Supply Chain Specialist

December 7, 2024

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SCOPE Eyecare & Healthcare

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SCOPE Eyecare & Healthcare is a company that specializes in providing a range of eye care products, particularly aimed at managing ocular surface diseases. They offer a variety of preservative-free ocular lubricants under brands such as HYLO, Hycosan, and OPTASE, targeting severe dry eye disease, MGD, and Blepharitis. Their product line includes eye drops, eyelid wipes, and dietary supplements to support eye health. With a presence in Ireland and the UK, SCOPE Eyecare & Healthcare supports clinicians and patients by offering high-quality eye care solutions and conducting seminars on well-being related to dry eye conditions.

Ocular Surface Disease Management • Dry Eyes • Blepharitis & MGD • Education for Optoms • GPs & OTC

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2009

📋 Description

• Manage and optimise Scope’s end-to-end supply chain activities. • Maintain a balance between cost, efficiency, and service quality. • Significant interaction across our global supplier and distribution network as well as internal stakeholders. • Engage with 3rd party DCs to ensure that agreed SLAs are met. • Maintain optimum inventory levels (planning/forecasting, stock control, stock transfers). • Investigate and resolve stock queries & Integrate new SKUs. • Manage export inventory and orders. • Coordinate product kitting and rework with dedicated partners. • Engage with suppliers and manufacturers (orders, prices, lead-times). • Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with contracts. • Create / maintain supplier metrics. • Plan supply and follow through operationally (Purchase orders, Logistics, Receiving). • Negotiate best rates with freight carriers; ensure timely and correct handling (incoterms, commodity codes, routes, regulations); deal with logistics issues arising. • Collaborate with our Sales Fulfilment and Customer Services and Export teams. • Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure that all quality standards, legislative requirements and company policies and procedures are met, maintained and ongoing reviewed. • Collaborate with NPD team on new product launches and support integration projects. • Develop, monitor and communicate supply chain KPIs. • Extract and analyse data to reduce costs and increase efficiency. • Report KPIs to relevant parties within agreed deadlines. • Implement supply chain best practices. • Participate and drive continuous improvement.

🎯 Requirements

• Third Level Degree in Business or Technical Discipline or significant career experience in Supply Chain Qualification supply chain management is desirable. • Membership of a professional body is advantageous. • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in end-to-end supply chain management • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in medical/healthcare/pharmaceutical or cosmetic industry • Demand/Supply Planning and S&OP experience • GDP/GMP knowledge • Strong understanding and experience of the context of MHRA/HPRA • Dealing with and managing medical wholesalers and pre-wholesalers in UK-EU, US • Strong experience with CMOs and with managing and solving related challenges • Experience of raw material procurement • Experience of managing a complex global network of contract manufacturing and third-party distribution, incl. sourcing, purchasing and supplier analytics • Experience working with an ERP system • Solid understanding of regulations or has experience of working in a regulated or controlled environment (GDP/GMP) • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Track record of problem solving and process improvement skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Analytical skills, experience with creating data reports and dashboards • Strong IT systems skills e.g. MS packages: Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Excellent Project management skills. • Ability to write SOPs and interact with Quality/Regulatory team • Has a proven track record of presenting and influencing at senior levels. • Ability to be hands on and to get involved with variety of tasks • Can manage effectively within a fast paced and changing environment. • Ability to work effectively within strict cost / time parameters. • Has the flexibility and desire to travel (up to 5%) within Ireland, UK and International.