Due to significant business growth, our Clare (Shannon) based Global client has an immediate opportunity for Distribution Centre Manager (Medical Device).
The Role
Responsibilities include the setup and operation of a new Medical Device Distribution Centre including workforce planning, materials management, compliance, and distribution. based Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland.
Responsibilties
- Setup and operate the distribution centre to GDP standard, including upgrades to our current facility to medical standard.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, retention, training, and development of staff.
- Implement quality management process to ensure delivery of KPI targets as per client Service Level Agreements.
- Manage all inbound and outbound freight service providers.
- Ensure all EHS, GDP, and ISO requirements are recognized, realized and maintained.
- Support the Inventory Management process including direct participation with planning teams of customers.
- Ensure the DC is aligned with business and Customer current and future business needs.
- Work in cross-functional teams internally, Customers, and 3rd Party Service Providers to deliver best in class results associated with Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety.
Education and Experience
- 3+ years medical device warehousing experience.
- Degree or equivalent in related field. MBA preferred. Will consider suitable experience in place of academic qualifications.
- Experience with ERP and Advance Planning Systems.
- Familiarity with GDP, ISO, HPRA and/or FDA requirements.
- Ability to develop, coach, and lead a team in the execution of DC activities.
- Able to communicate clearly, simplifying the complex to make it understandable and compelling to all levels of the organisation in both written and oral forms.
- Six Sigma Certifications, Supply Chain Certification (APICS), or an ability to drive and apply continuous improvement processes.
- Working knowledge of operations financials is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with an aptitiude for planning with an exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions.
- Proficient user of MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
eFlexes is an equal opportunities employer.
