Supply Chain Lead

Biotech Healthcare; Roscommon; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Biotech Europe Meditech Inc Ltd in Roscommon is seeking a senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager to own end-to-end operations for Roscommon and the Swiss Warehouse. You will manage inbound flows from India, ensure OTIF, and drive SAP-based warehouse processes across multiple sites.

You will lead the planning, warehouse, and logistics teams, ensure GMP compliance, and partner with cross-functional departments to optimize material flow and dispatch performance across Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent; a third-level qualification in supply chain, logistics or business is beneficial.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management within regulated manufacturing (pharma/medical device) is essential.
• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in supply chain management with warehouse, logistics, planning experience.
• Experience managing international inbound/outbound logistics and coordinating with overseas planning teams.
• People management experience including performance management, coaching, and team development.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or ERP/WMS systems.
• Knowledge of import/export, customs and international transportation requirements.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Roscommon and Swiss warehouses ensuring accurate, compliant storage of RM/PM/SFG/FG.
• Own inbound logistics coordination for shipments from India to Ireland to support production planning.
• Plan, arrange and book outbound transportation to customers across Ireland, Europe and worldwide.
• Fully own SAP management for warehouse and logistics transactions, ensuring data accuracy.
• Ensure import/export documentation, customs and shipping compliance.
• Drive stock accuracy through cycle counts and full physical inventories across locations.
• Maintain facilities, maintenance, cleaning schedules and GMP-audit readiness.
• Lead production & packaging planning, aligning with material availability and capacity.
• Develop and coach warehouse, logistics, and planning teams; manage performance.

Connaissances

Warehouse & Logistics Management

International Inbound/Outbound

SAP / ERP / WMS

Import/Export & Customs

Production & Packaging Planning

GMP Compliance

People Management

Formation

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business

Outils

SAP

ERP / WMS Systems

Description du poste

A key objective of this position is to fully own and manage warehouse, logistics, dispatch and international shipment operations for the Roscommon site, covering both the Roscommon manufacturing warehouse and the Swiss Warehouse. The role works closely with the Site Head, the India planning team, and cross-functional departments to convert demand and supply schedules into accurate material availability, warehouse execution, and on-time dispatch.

The position is responsible for end-to-end inbound logistics from India to Ireland, storage and SAP management of raw material (RM), packaging material (PM), consumables, semi-finished goods (SFG) and finished goods (FG), and all outbound dispatch and transportation bookings across Ireland, Europe (including Turkey, Germany and Spain) and the rest of the world, in order to achieve on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery performance.

The role also leads and develops the site’s planning, warehouse and logistics team — including direct management of the Production & Packaging Planner — and is fully accountable for warehouse facilities, maintenance and housekeeping standards, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and GMP-compliant at all times.

Employees are expected to support the quality concepts inherent in the business philosophies of Biotech Europe Meditech Inc Ltd, including a variety of job-related tasks which may not be specific to this position profile. The Manager is expected to drive and promote Biotech core values and behaviors.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required; a third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline is beneficial.
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., pharmaceutical or medical device) is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with significant experience in warehouse, logistics, planning, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience managing international inbound/outbound logistics and coordinating with overseas planning teams (e.g., India-based planning) is essential.
• Previous people management experience is essential, including performance management, coaching, and team development.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP/warehouse management system.
• Working knowledge of import/export, customs, and international transportation requirements.
• Rigorous attention to detail, with a strong safety-conscious mindset.

Warehouse & Logistics:

• Manage day-to-day operations of both the Roscommon manufacturing warehouse and the Swiss Warehouse, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient storage of raw material, packaging material, consumables, SFG, and FG.
• Own inbound logistics coordination for shipments from India to Ireland, ensuring timely arrival of materials to support the production plan.
• Plan, arrange, and book all outbound transportation and dispatch of finished product to customers and distribution points across Ireland, Europe (including Turkey, Germany, and Spain), and the rest of the world.
• Fully own SAP management for all warehouse and logistics transactions, including goods receipt, put-away, stock transfers, picking, and dispatch, ensuring data accuracy across both warehouses.
• Ensure all import/export documentation, customs, and shipping requirements are completed accurately and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Inventory Management & Facilities

• Drive stock accuracy through regular reconciliation, cycle counting, and full physical inventory counts across all warehouse locations and material types.
• Fully responsible for warehouse facilities and site upkeep, including maintenance, cleaning schedules, housekeeping, and general site standards across both warehouses.
• Monitor and control warehouse conditions, equipment, racking, and storage areas, ensuring the site is maintained to GMP and audit-ready standards at all times.
• Optimise warehouse layout, space utilisation, and material flow to support production schedules and minimise handling and storage costs.
• Ensure all storage, handling, and dispatch activity is carried out per current documented procedures and GMP requirements.

Planning & Production Coordination

• Own production and packaging planning activities, ensuring alignment between material availability, warehouse capacity, and the production schedule.
• Coordinate closely with the India planning team on demand, supply, and shipment schedules to ensure continuity of raw material, packaging material, and consumables supply.
• Directly manage and develop the Production & Packaging Planner, aligning planning activity with warehouse, logistics, and SAP data.
• Continuously monitor logistics and inventory trends to proactively identify and mitigate risks to supply continuity and OTIF performance.

People Management

• Act as people manager for the warehouse, logistics, and planning team, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and mentoring.
• Fully responsible for the people, performance, and conduct of the site team, ensuring adequate cover and capability at all times.
• Fully accountable for performance management of the team, including performance reviews, corrective action meetings, and six-monthly/annual appraisals.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times, leading by example and promoting a safety-conscious culture across the team.
• Fully responsible for the team staffing plan, ensuring team optimisation and control of fixed costs.
• Ensure all team timesheets are completed in a timely fashion and forwarded for salary processing.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the Site Head to ensure seamless alignment between planning, warehouse, and logistics operations.
• Work closely with all Biotech Europe departments to support validation, process development, and continuous improvement projects.
• Gather, monitor, and trend data associated with agreed KPIs (e.g., OTIF, inventory accuracy, dispatch performance) and report results to Management.
• Actively identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse, logistics, SAP, and planning processes.

Functional Skills Required

• Warehouse & Logistics Management
• International Inbound/Outbound Logistics Coordination
• SAP / ERP & Warehouse Management Systems
• Import/Export, Customs & International Transportation
• Production & Packaging Planning
• GMP Compliance & Audit Readiness

Behavioral Skills Required

• Strong communication skills, written and oral, across departments and time zones
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a team
• Ability to co-ordinate, plan, and organise across multiple sites and time zones
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Safety-conscious mindset and leadership by example
• Problem-solving and proactive risk mitigation
• Result-oriented and deadline-driven approach

Team Size to be Handled

• Reports to: Site Head, Roscommon
• Direct Reports: Production & Packaging Planner; Warehouse & Logistics Team

Biotech Europe, Meditech Inc. Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Organization promoting diversity while ensuring no discrimination on any ground including gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc.