Supply Chain Packaging Systems Specialist

AstraZeneca GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Dublin College Park is seeking a Supply Chain Packaging Systems Specialist to own and support packaging planning systems in a GMP environment.

You will lead OMP planning and SAP manufacturing configurations, develop master data governance, and train end users across local and global stakeholders.

This full-time role offers opportunities to influence global supply chain digital initiatives and work within a growing manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting ERP and Planning Systems.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing systems or supply chain digital transformation.
• Experience participating in ERP or planning system implementations or deployments.
• Experience operating within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for OMP planning solutions at the site.
• Support rollout of OMP capabilities across Packaging, Manufacturing, Materials Planning and Inventory Planning.
• Serve as site SME for SAP manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Create, maintain and govern supply chain master data including BOMs, Production Versions & Recipes and Routings & Work Centres.

Skills

ERP systems

Planning systems

SAP PP/MM/QM

Master data governance

Training end users

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

OMP

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Packaging Systems Specialist

Location:College Park ADMF Dublin

Business Area: Operations – ManufacturingJob Type: Full‑time - 37.5 hours

Be part of a fast‑growing business area redefining how we deliver life‑changing medicines.

This is what you will do:

The Supply Chain Packaging Systems Specialist is responsible for the integration and operational support of packaging supply chain processes and associated business systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

The role combines advanced production planning System (OMP), SAP business systems expertise and master data governance to ensure efficient execution of finished product packaging operations.

The position requires specialist knowledge of supply chain planning, manufacturing execution, SAP ERP systems and master data structures.

You will be responsible for:

OMP Solution Ownership & Deployment:

• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OMP planning solutions and associated supply chain planning processes.
• Support the technical rollout of OMP capabilities across Packaging, Manufacturing, Materials Planning and Inventory Planning.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain, Digital, IT and external implementation partners to support system configuration, deployment activities, testing, validation and continuous improvement.
• Translate business requirements into system design recommendations to ensure planning solutions align with operational needs.
• Participate in OMP solution design workshops and business process mapping activities.

SAP Supply Chain & Manufacturing Systems Support

• Serve as site subject matter expert for SAP manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
• Provide end-user support across SAP modules including Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM) & Quality Management (QM)
• Act as the interface between business stakeholders and IT teams for SAP configuration testing, system validation activities, user acceptance testing, and deployment activities.
• Maintain validated system documentation in compliance with GxP requirements.
• Provide recommendations for business process optimisation through improved use of SAP and associated digital solutions.

Master Data Governance

• Create, maintain, and govern supply chain and manufacturing master data including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Production Versions & Recipes and Routings & Work Centres
• Partner with Global Master Data teams to support data governance initiatives.
• Perform data analysis and validation to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Training & Stakeholder Support

• Develop and deliver SAP and process training to end users.
• Communicate effectively with local and global stakeholders through reports, presentations, workshops, and project updates.
• Promote best practices in supply chain systems utilisation, and master data management.

You will need to have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting ERP and Planning Systems.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing systems, advanced planning systems or supply chain digital transformation
• Demonstrated experience participating in ERP or planning system implementations, upgrades or global deployments.
• Experience operating within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
• SAP Functional Consultant, Super User or Deployment Lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end OMP or SAP implementation projects.

Why Alexion?

At Alexion, you’ll be part of a company that puts patients first and invests in its people. Dublin College Park is a site experiencing rapid growth, major product expansion and exciting transformation initiatives leading up to 2030.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with strong development opportunities and the chance to work on high‑impact projects shaping the future of FP operations.

Date Posted

04-Sept-2026

Closing Date

08-Sept-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.