Specialist, Supply Chain Operations

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The Role

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a fixed -term Specialist, Supply Chain Operations. This role is based in Shannon.

Job Function

Provide a key link in Supply Chain between Customers and Intercompany and third party supply sites and markets. Order processing and invoicing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Operations

• Liaise with Principal’s Purchasing, Finance Departments and Fiscal Reps to perform Supply Chain Operations activities on their behalf
• Provide a key link in Supply Chain between intercompany and third-party supply sites and markets
• Ensure that customer and supply sites comply with Business and Tolling Rules
• Resolve discrepancies in quantity and timing of market orders
• Receipt and entry of market orders as per business rules
• Receipt and process supplier invoices and follow up on price discrepancies, and payment queries
• Accurate receipt and process Tolling Fee invoices
• Perform all activities in accordance to Good Distribution Procedure
• Issue invoices to markets
• Issue required shipping documents, certify with local Chamber of Commerce and legalise with relevant Embassies as required
• Liaise with Freight Forwarder/ Logistics for outbound shipments and update Freight Tracker/ Register if applicable
• Approval or sign off of Redeployment/ Rework on behalf of Principal
• Co-ordinate Redeployments/ Reworks and ensure that the costs are back-charged to the appropriate party
• Liaise with QC for testing, release and generation of CoAs for API if applicable
• Liaise with QC for QP inspection and release of Drug Products

Manage Information

• Assist and support Master Data related to customers, contracts and BOMs
• Use reports to monitor and ensure data integrity if applicable
• Receive and forward Customer Complaints as per established procedures
• Follow up and expedite for prompt resolution(s)

Manage Financial Activities/ Compile Financial Reports

• Perform all SAP transactions in compliant manner
• Meet Finance deadline for month-end and year-end sales reporting
• Provide supporting documentation for Financial Audits as requested

Team work

• Work with External Manufacturing organisation to support implementation of new supply models
• Assist in any ad hoc functions as required and/ or any tasks assigned by the Line Supervisor or Line Manager the tasks associated with these functions should be specified. The statement is too vague.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Three years’ experience in a Multinational Supply Chain Environment, preferably in an Export department
• Exhibit a strong ability to use computer systems efficiently, workable knowledge of ERP system, ideally SAP
• Supply Chain or Business qualification – Diploma standard
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Operations standards
• Knowledge of order processing and invoicing activities; demonstrate efficiency in Supply Chain administration, accuracy and timeliness of order processing
• Deliver results on time in a pressurised environment while maintaining accuracy and a high level of productivity
• Must be flexible and be able to deal with changing priorities; ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Follow through commitments to Customers without detriment to the team or company
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with colleagues and external customers; create and maintain strong working relationships within the BMS organisation and externally with trade customers and suppliers
• Understand BMS Supply Chain, products and markets
• Adapt quickly to the demands of the job and show the ability to learn quickly
• Adhere with all Regulatory/ Finance/ EHS/ Security compliance procedure

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

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