The Job:
A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Inventory Analyst to support a critical site transition project on a 12 month contrct. This role is essential in ensuring business continuity during the transfer of packaging operations between international manufacturing sites.
This is a hands-on, project-focused position requiring strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage inventory movements, monitor stock levels, and coordinate system updates to support a seamless transition of production activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor “bridge stock” levels and track depletion rates of legacy inventory
- Coordinate the transfer of Finished Goods, working closely with logistics and quality teams
- Ensure stock release aligns with required system updates
- Facilitate communication between distribution centres, manufacturing sites, supply planners, and local affiliates
- Provide clear timelines and updates to stakeholders regarding inventory transitions
- Perform regular inventory reconciliations and publish weekly status updates
- Track and manage inventory lifecycle using FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles
- Identify and escalate risks related to short-dated or excess stock
- Support compliance with internal controls and operational standards
- Produce daily “Stock at Risk” reports for project governance teams
- Monitor Days on Hand (DOH) to prevent overstocking or supply gaps
- Maintain and update inventory tracking dashboards (Excel) for real-time visibility
- Analyse inventory data to support decision-making during the transition
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Inventory Management
- Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device environments is an advantage
- Strong ERP experience (SAP or similar systems preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
- Proven ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Eoghan Dalton
eoghan.dalton@collinsmcnicholas.ie
0906478108
