Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner - Hybrid

Location: Cork, Ireland

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39, early finish on Fridays 

Imagine your next project as a Buyer / Planner, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

The primary purpose of this job is to Plan the Manufacturing and Positioning of Cork manufactured product to ensure Customer and Business Requirements are achieved. This will involve: 

• Responsible for the effective coordination of the supply planning, purchasing and production scheduling activities for products managed. 

• Managing on time supply to customers. 

• Management of raw material and component supply to support Operations. Monitor’s production planning system with relevant performance metrics e.g., schedule attainment, lead time. 

• Determines production plan and in association with VS partner, ensures timely completion of planned production.

• Analyse product demand, sales patterns, and forecasts, as well as production specifications and plant and supplier capacity data.

• Review capacity loads to identify potential manufacturing constraints. Works with Operations, Engineering and Quality partners to resolve and mitigate potential supply challenges. 

• Key member of relevant New Product launch teams. 

• Identifies key stakeholders and establishes effective communication plans across various groups such as customers, commercial partners, suppliers, global supply chain and site departments.

• Manages and/or maintains raw material inventory investment per inventory entitlement models and drives improvement opportunities.

• Supplier performance management: measurement, identification of performance issues and working together to resolve and prevent reoccurrence. 

• Supports evaluation of potential new suppliers.

• Leads site RCCP review for relevant VS.

• Leads supplier or component S&OP and supplier RCCP as required. 

• Leads and identifies improvement opportunities for plant manufacturing unit supply S&OP as required

• Identifies and drives Lean or Six Sigma improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with current regulatory standards and guidelines (Financial, EHS and Quality Assurance)

• Support the evaluation of current processes and the transition to improved future processes in conjunction with the wider global PP&L team.

how to succeed

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership imperatives, will have strong organisational skills and will have the ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions. They will also bring:

• Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User, able to execute in an ERP System

• Advanced data reporting and analytical skills.

• APICS Certification

Desirable: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Green Belt six-sigma certification

• 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry

• Contract manufacturing experience

• Working knowledge of financial processes

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12 month duration and has a strong chance of extension. Hybrid working (3 days on site). Early finish on Fridays

you are welcome here

DePuy is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available.

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.