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Bristol Myers Squibb Manager, Inventory Controller in Dublin, Ireland
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.
Ireland is home to External manufacturing's global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO's) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.
This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.
For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie
The Role
BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent Manager, Inventory Controller.
Position Summary
Inventory Control for management, oversight and reporting for all External Manufacturing (ExM) owned inventory at Internal (BMS) and External (CMO) locations and Third-Party Warehouses (TPW)
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and oversee all inventories owned by ExM, ensuring accurate risk and ageing review, updated inventory system and control.
Responsible to present for Material Review Board (MRB) to MRB Forum for decision making and Product Accountability and Disposal Management (PADM) processes, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Responsible for requesting for financial provisions are in place and accurately maintained as outcome from MRB, including inventory at risk and projections.
Responsible for the management of excess and obsolete inventory
Facilitate a cost recovery program for excess inventory.
Proactively captures inventory issues and following up solution implementations after consultation with the relevant business leaders.
Ensure SAP inventory movements and adjustments are up to date.
Report on projected inventory levels vs. actual and budgeted inventory levels across all inventory types and support Global Inventory Team for projections and budget.
Ensure annual cycle count scoping document in place and participate in inventory audits and cycle count as required. Perform investigations and gap analysis as necessary.
Reviews and challenges business processes. Develops, implements, and enforces Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as necessary.
Conduct thorough and careful analysis of stocks holding data, gather critical information to support decision making and creating awareness to all necessary stakeholders so mitigation action can be taken.
Has oversight responsibility to ensure that ExM inventory data is maintained through robust processes.
Establishes strong working relationships with key stakeholders and coordinate with cross-functional team.
Project Inventory Ending balance to support planning process.
Assist in other ad hoc functions as required and assigned by the Manager.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and drive efficiency in inventory control processes.
Support BMS business continuity program on inventory movement and return for project allocation.
Support relevant IT projects on systems integration and updates.
Support queries in relation to tolling reconciliation, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance, APICS
• Experience in working Supply Chain in large multinational and pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• SAP knowledge is a must
• Knowledge of cost and/or inventory accounting principles is preferred
Key Competencies required .
• Understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycle and obsolescence in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• Strong background in inventory management in complex, multi-site organizations
• Excellent analytical and PC applications knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding of business specific organizations, functions, and business support system (Manufacturing, Packaging, Artwork, Regulatory, Marketing, Quality Control / Quality Assurance and Supply Chain)
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and organizations
• Capable to interact with key decision makers in Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Preferably have involved or worked on process reengineering / redesigning
Why you should apply
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym, and life assurance.
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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.
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.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1582362
Updated: 2024-06-22 03:19:38.733 UTC
Location: Dublin-IE
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.