32 Supply Chain Director jobs in Ireland

Director, Supply Chain Excellence page is loaded Director, Supply Chain Excellenceremote type: Hybridlocations: Corktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JRMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. Purpose of the Role:Reporting to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations, the Director drives business transformation through the deployment and optimization of Kinaxis Maestro and integration of AI/agentic automation into core supply chain processes.The role focuses on transforming and continuously improving the SI&OP process for McKesson's Private Label generics business (NorthStar, Aisling, SIVEM, Foster & Thrive), leading the Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (COE) team to optimize digital planning tools and enhance supply chain outcomes.Ensures the Private Label supply chain team sustains new ways of working in Kinaxis and continually improves business outcomes.Engage with technology providers, consultants, and industry peers to stay abreast of supply chain best practices and emerging technology trends. Digital Transformation & System Enablement: Champion the deployment and optimization of Kinaxis Maestro and SAP/S4 HANA, maximizing technology alignment with business needs. Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain, Technology, and business teams to ensure system adoption and process alignment. Coordinate with stakeholders to support deployment, resolve issues, and adapt strategies to evolving business needs. Facilitate data integration and system performance for dashboards, analytics, and closed-loop planning. Collaborate with Data Governance teams to align SI&OP strategy with system capabilities and data requirements. Lead the integration of AI and automation into supply chain processes, treating AI as a strategic lever for ongoing transformation. AI Implementation & Business Transformation: Analyze supply chain processes to identify automation opportunities and challenges. Develop phased implementation plans, prioritizing high-impact, low-complexity automation (i.e. leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gen AI) Collaborate with business and technology teams to select and deploy scalable automation tools. Build in-house AI and process optimization expertise (e.g., AIM28 AI Advocacy program). Foster a culture of innovation and employee engagement in automation and process improvement. Implement KPIs to measure automation impact and drive continuous process refinement. COE Leadership & Team Development: Manage, coach, and develop the COE team, fostering continuous improvement and digital transformation. Empower the team as experts in Kinaxis Maestro and planning systems, ensuring effective deployment and user adoption. Guide the team in providing tools, training, and support to Private Label Supply Chain and stakeholders. Promote ILEAD-aligned leadership behaviors, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and a growth mindset. Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP): Promote alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs across the organization. Provide strategic direction for business planning, leveraging expertise in supply planning processes. Lead the monthly SI&OP cycle in Kinaxis, including Supply Review, risk assessment, and contingency planning. Align supply forecasts with financial plans and reconcile supply/capacity plans for optimal resource utilization. Lead integrated planning across operations, commercial, finance, and external suppliers to optimize procurement, production, inventory, and distribution. Standardize planning tools and templates, ensuring consistent and efficient processes. Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Establish and monitor key performance metrics for supply chain planning and forecasting. Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, system utilization, and supply chain efficiency. Support new feature rollouts, system upgrades, and process changes, ensuring smooth adoption. Maintain current SOPs, job descriptions, and training documentation. Document deployment activities, assumptions, and performance metrics. Minimum Education & Required Experience At least 12+ years professional experience, 4+ years management experience. Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent operations experience. Desired: APICS or ISM certification; Six Sigma MBB/Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certifications. Extensive experience in advanced planning systems (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder), including AI and agentic automation in supply chain. Proven track record in SCM or business transformation programs. Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills; experience leading cross-functional networks. Highly skilled in project management and PMO methodologies. Strong business results in operations and supply chain. Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. Advanced understanding of supply chain planning in Operations and Commercial Supply Chain Management. Leadership Behaviors Demonstrates advanced relationship management, mentoring, and talent development. Makes rapid, disciplined decisions, setting clear deadlines and analyzing urgency. Encourages innovation and risk-taking to advance business objectives. Builds trust by delivering on commitments and achieving measurable results. Applies analytic tools to solve problems and simplify processes. Creates and manages cross-functional networks, seeking diverse perspectives for high-quality decisions.At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. Our Base Pay Range for this position €87,000 - €145,000

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. We're driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. Joining us means becoming part of a Consulting team that's at the top of its game and growing. Working with the best people and technology in the market, you'll tackle meaningful projects that transform the future for high-profile local and international clients. And you'll do it as part of a people-first culture that's supportive, collaborative and, above all, welcoming. Exciting opportunity to join our SAP Consulting practice: Amongst a variety of exciting career opportunities currently available within our SAP practice, we are seeking to hire experienced SAP Supply Chain Management professionals to join our SAP team in Ireland. As an SAP advisor in Deloitte, you are a key member of our Consulting team where you will have the opportunity to work with global and local clients across several industries. You will "make an impact that matters" in your role designing and building innovative solutions to meet our clients' needs while working within a global collaborative network of highly experienced consulting teams. This is a challenging and fulfilling role with the potential to further develop your range of consulting and SAP skills significantly. About the role: Lead the delivery of end-to-end processes through design and implementation for SAP Material Management on a variety of SAP S/4HANA implementations, such as Brownfield+ (selective data transformation) or Greenfield, on-premises or private or public cloud. Design, build and implement our clients' business requirements while recommending appropriate best practice solutions. Play a key role in all phases of project lifecycle from developing the strategy to solution implementation. Stay up to date on any new advancements in the relative SAP module functionality and other related applications. Work in collaboration with cross-functional global and local teams to ensure successful delivery in an agile environment as well as identifying and progressing new project opportunities and building long-lasting, trusted client relationships. Support the development of our SAP practice, including leading internal team activities, collaborating within our global network, and facilitating external client events. About You: A third level qualification in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline Relevant experience within one of the SAP supply chain modules such as MM, PP, QM, SRM, EWM, TM, WM, or APO - including design, configuration, and development from projects or your own industry experience. S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation experience highly desirable but not a "must have". Demonstrated expertise in SAP supply chain management, with a focus on sourcing and procurement processes. Proficient in implementing best practice solutions for sourcing, subcontracting, batch management, intercompany replenishment, and MRP Material Requirements Planning. Extensive knowledge of the SAP ecosystem and the integration of SAP supply chain with other modules and applications, including Sales, Ariba, 3PLs, and Quality Management. Proven end to end experience in implementing minimum of 2 full-cycle SAP S/4 HANA or similar projects and associated deliverables. Experience in process modelling and problem-solving client requirements. Ability to travel across EMEA without any restrictions. If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. What we offer Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others. Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally - because when you make an impact that matters, we do too. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

**Introduction**
As a Technical Support Engineer specializing in IBM Sterling Order Management System and Sterling Intelligent Promising, you will provide expert guidance and hands-on support to enterprise clients using IBM's proprietary supply chain solutions.
**Your role and responsibilities**
* Deliver technical guidance, implementation advice, and subject matter expertise across IBM Sterling applications.
* Provide remote technical support to resolve complex issues related to deployment, configuration, performance, and operations.
* Recreate client environments to simulate and isolate root cause, validate fixes, and ensure long-term stability.
* Collaborate across DevOps, Engineering, and Offering Management teams to triage issues and drive improvements in scalability and serviceability.
* Apply hands-on experience with IBM Cloud infrastructure, including Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, and Kubernetes, to support modern deployment models.
* Monitor production environments, enhance alerting and runbooks, and contribute to a proactive SaaS support model.
Engineering, SRE & Product Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, SRE and Product Management teams to identify and resolve potential product defects within IBM Sterling's proprietary software.
Use deep technical expertise to isolate complex issues through simulation, experimentation, and root cause analysis.
Translate findings into clear, actionable insights, to enable clients to design and implement long-term solutions.
Act as a bridge between client-facing support and product development, ensuring customer-impacting issues are addressed with precision and urgency.
Process Improvement and Workflow Optimisation
Contribute to the design, refinement, and evolution of team workflows-from case assignment and routing to proactive monitoring and closure.
Continuously assess and enhance support processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and deliver a high quality client experience.
Collaborate with peers to identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence across the support lifecycle.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our support model adapts to changing client needs and business goals.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Experience working in an enterprise software technical support environment
* Experience developing, deploying, debugging of Java / J2EE applications
* Database administration skills and an understanding of SQL and relational databases Unix/Linux/Windows system administration skills
* Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize under pressure
* Interest to be in a client-facing role, working with leading edge technology and commercial Supply Chain and e-Commerce vendors.
* Familiarity cloud-native technologies including Docker containers, Red Hat Open Shift,
* Kubernetes orchestration, NoSQL databases such as Cassandra
* Familiarity with other programming models and open standards including Angular, Micro service architecture, RESTful APIs,  Java Messaging Service (JMS), Apache Kafka
* Understanding of continuous delivery development principles and practices.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Familiarity with other programming models and open standards including Angular,
* Micro service architecture, RESTful APIs, 
* Java Messaging Service (JMS),
* Apache Kafka
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
Join IBM as a Technical Support Engineer.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a Technical Support Engineer specializing in IBM Sterling Order Management System and Sterling Intelligent Promising, you will provide expert guidance and hands-on support to enterprise clients using IBM's proprietary supply chain solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver technical guidance, implementation advice, and subject matter expertise across IBM Sterling applications.
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Provide remote technical support to resolve complex issues related to deployment, configuration, performance, and operations.
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Recreate client environments to simulate and isolate root cause, validate fixes, and ensure long-term stability.
*
Collaborate across DevOps, Engineering, and Offering Management teams to triage issues and drive improvements in scalability and serviceability.
*
Apply hands-on experience with IBM Cloud infrastructure, including Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, and Kubernetes, to support modern deployment models.
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Monitor production environments, enhance alerting and runbooks, and contribute to a proactive SaaS support model.
Premium Support Critical Event Readiness & Rapid Response
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Serve as the primary technical contact during high-impact client events such as go-lives, peak sales periods, or system outages involving IBM Sterling technologies.
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Provide rapid, informed responses to minimize business disruption and ensure continuity for premium support clients.
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Apply in-depth knowledge of proprietary IBM Sterling software and saas architecture to quickly assess issues, identify root causes, and deliver optimal solutions under pressure.
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Act as a customer advocate, coordinating across internal teams to ensure timely resolution and clear communication during critical incidents.
Engineering, SRE & Product Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, SRE and Product Management teams to identify and resolve potential product defects within IBM Sterling's proprietary software.
Use deep technical expertise to isolate complex issues through simulation, experimentation, and root cause analysis.
Translate findings into clear, actionable insights, to enable clients to design and implement long-term solutions.
Act as a bridge between client-facing support and product development, ensuring customer-impacting issues are addressed with precision and urgency.
Process Improvement and Workflow Optimisation
Contribute to the design, refinement, and evolution of team workflows-from case assignment and routing to proactive monitoring and closure.
Continuously assess and enhance support processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and deliver a high quality client experience.
Collaborate with peers to identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence across the support lifecycle.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our support model adapts to changing client needs and business goals.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
Required Skills
* Experience working in an enterprise software technical support environment
* Experience developing, deploying, debugging of Java / J2EE applications
* Database administration skills and an understanding of SQL and relational databases Unix/Linux/Windows system administration skills
* Proven oral/written communication and organizational skills
* Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize under pressure
* Interest to be in a client-facing role, working with leading edge technology and commercial Supply Chain and e-Commerce vendors.
* Familiarity cloud-native technologies including Docker containers, Red Hat Open Shift,
* Kubernetes orchestration, NoSQL databases such as Cassandra
* Familiarity with other programming models and open standards including Angular, Micro service architecture, RESTful APIs,  Java Messaging Service (JMS), Apache Kafka
* Understanding of continuous delivery development principles and practices.
Performance & Optimization Skills
* Experience diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks in enterprise Java applications (e.g., thread contention, memory leaks, slow database queries).
* Familiarity with profiling tools such as VisualVM, JProfiler, or YourKit to analyze JVM performance.
* Ability to interpret and optimize SQL queries and database indexing strategies for high-volume transactional systems.
* Understanding of system resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network) across Unix/Linux/Windows environments.
* Experience analyzing application logs and metrics using IBM Instana, Grafana, splunk etc
* Knowledge of load testing and stress testing methodologies using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
* Ability to correlate performance issues across application, middleware, and infrastructure layers in distributed systems.
* Experience diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks in messaging middleware like MQ, Kafka etc
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
Familiarity with other programming models and open standards including Angular, Micro service architecture, RESTful APIs,  Java Messaging Service (JMS), Apache Kafka
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit for more information.

Brief Description:

• The Supply Chain Director Franchise lead has responsibility for the performance and supply of a portfolio of commercial Jazz brands. This includes brands manufactured in our internal network as well as through our external network of CMOs.
• This role will build cross functional relationships and will lead/support matrix teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• This role will define the supply strategy for brands through to a tactical operational plan that will be executed by the Operational teams.
• This role will drive scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation plans in alignment with broader tech ops and corporate priorities   

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director Global Supply Chain Network Planning
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the end to end supply chain for a Franchise portfolio of Jazz products
• Role covers all aspects of planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management on qualified ERP systems eg SAP.
• Responsible for Commercial brand supply continuity
• Responsible for the accurate execution of Procurement/planning activities on SAP
• Translate the product supply strategy through to tactical execution
• Develop supply scenarios and responses to local/global events
• Responsible for Commercial brand scorecard and performance metrics
• Agree strategy and Manage inventory across the manufacturing and supply network
• Ensure compliance across all aspects of SC scope – regulatory, quality, finance, trade etc

• Lead the Franchise planning team to execute the tactical plans based on agreed strategy   

• Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products
• Supports the Tech Ops relationship management for key supply chain vendors
• Lead the implementation of Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients 
• Lead the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
• Manage performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API/drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making
• Manage the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts
• Develop and lead the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply
• Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply
• Identify, contribute to and lead projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives
• Lead other Supply Chain projects as identified and required.
• Demonstrate Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations
• High level of customer orientation/understanding
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence internal and external constituents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to prepare and deliver reports to Senior Management
• Accountable to meet goals and objectives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong people skills and supportive of Jazz values

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: .

Overview

• The Supply Chain Director Franchise lead has responsibility for the performance and supply of a portfolio of commercial Jazz brands. This includes brands manufactured in our internal network as well as through our external network of CMOs.
• This role will build cross functional relationships and will lead/support matrix teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• This role will define the supply strategy for brands through to a tactical operational plan that will be executed by the Operational teams.
• This role will drive scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation plans in alignment with broader tech ops and corporate priorities

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director Global Supply Chain Network Planning
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the end to end supply chain for a Franchise portfolio of Jazz products
• Role covers all aspects of planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management on qualified ERP systems eg SAP.
• Responsible for Commercial brand supply continuity
• Responsible for the accurate execution of Procurement/planning activities on SAP
• Translate the product supply strategy through to tactical execution
• Develop supply scenarios and responses to local/global events
• Responsible for Commercial brand scorecard and performance metrics
• Agree strategy and Manage inventory across the manufacturing and supply network
• Ensure compliance across all aspects of SC scope - regulatory, quality, finance, trade etc

• Lead the Franchise planning team to execute the tactical plans based on agreed strategy

• Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products
• Supports the Tech Ops relationship management for key supply chain vendors
• Lead the implementation of Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients
• Lead the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
• Manage performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API/drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making
• Manage the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts
• Develop and lead the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply
• Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply
• Identify, contribute to and lead projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives
• Lead other Supply Chain projects as identified and required.
• Demonstrate Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations
• High level of customer orientation/understanding
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence internal and external constituents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to prepare and deliver reports to Senior Management
• Accountable to meet goals and objectives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong people skills and supportive of Jazz values

Unlock your potential as an Abbott Intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can:
+ Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
+ Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
+ Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
+ Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
**The Opportunity**
Our Interns provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in (Supply Chain) into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Abbott's global business offers opportunities to work across a range of fields, which may include the following areas, along with additional activities depending on business needs:
Supply Chain
+ Logistics Improvement
+ Materials Planning
+ Purchasing.
+ Production Scheduling and Capacity Planning
+ Volume planning
**What are we looking for?**
Eligible applicants should be:
+ Available for a 6, 9 or 12month placement to start between January to June 2026 (aligned with academic work placements dates)
+ Internship placements may be during or at the end of your undergraduate or post graduate course.
+ Pursuing a relevant third level undergraduate or post graduate qualification in Supply Chain / Business Studies a discipline listed above.
+ Candidates must be tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in their undergraduate course.
+ Excellent communicators, team players and Innovators.
+ Passionate about STEM and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM environment.
+ A flexible and innovative approach to work.
+ Flexibility to be based at one of our Abbott sites listed above
**Locations**
Cavan, Longford, Sligo
Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott's Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
#earlycareers
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**Job title** : Supply Chain Graduate Programme
+ Location: Waterford
+ Start date: 1 September 2026
+ Duration: 24 months
+ Hybrid working with on-site presence required
**About the job**
**About Waterford**
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
**About our Graduate Program:**
At Sanofi, our purpose is to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you a strong start to your career in a highly regulated, innovative, and dynamic industry.
As a Supply Chain Graduate, you will rotate across three key areas -Demand planning , Supply Planning, and Launch - gaining a comprehensive view of supply chain management in the pharmaceutical sector. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute to live projects, and take part in day-to-day operations that directly impact how life-changing medicines reach patients.
From day one, you will be supported by mentors, training opportunities, and development workshops covering both technical and soft skills such as communication, influencing, and leadership. Graduates also have the chance to engage in corporate and social responsibility initiatives, including our Junior Achievement programme with local schools.
**The program starts 1st September 2026 and last 2 years.**
**What you will do**
+ **Demand Planning rotation** - Learn how to manage demand related activities at site level. Gain exposure to demand product management and Kinaxis system.
+ **Supply rotation** - Experience flow of product across the supply chain network with and outside site. Experience scheduling management to meet patient needs and achieve customer service targets.
+ **Launch rotation** - Contribute to product launches into new markets, including new pack sizes. Learn the specific challenges of introducing products in a highly regulated industry.
+ Work with core systems such as **SAP** (ERP/MRP) and supporting web-based tools for manufacturing, quality, and content management.
+ Collaborate with multiple teams on site - planning, manufacturing, quality - and develop the ability to bring people along with you in cross-functional projects.
**About Sanofi**
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
**About you**
We're looking for graduates who are ready to learn, adaptable, and motivated to grow in a fast-moving environment.
**Essential expectations** :
+ Graduated within the past two years or due to graduate in 2026.
+ Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in **Supply Chain Management** , **Business , Engineering or Science** (related disciplines considered).
+ Strong logical reasoning and ability to interpret and explain data.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
+ A self-starter attitude with resilience to adapt to challenges.
+ Passion for healthcare and alignment with Sanofi's values.
+ Internship, placement, or other relevant work experience.
**We would consider also:**
+ Exposure to SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
+ Knowledge of supply chain concepts, e.g., through university modules, projects, or certifications such as APICS/CPIM.
+ Previous experience in pharmaceutical, food, or other highly regulated industries.
**Why choose us?**
+ A 2-year structured programme with three rotations in Supply, Demand, and Launch.
+ Hybrid working with regular on-site presence at our **Waterford site** .
+ A dedicated mentor and access to Sanofi's Graduate training curriculum.
+ Opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills alongside technical expertise.
+ Involvement in social responsibility projects and a strong graduate community.
#LI-EUR
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.
Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
The Supply Chain Department is concerned with formulation and execution of strategies to build and support an efficient and globally integrated supply chain for new and existing products. The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator will support Planning, Warehouse and Master Data activities and provide ongoing administrative, coordination and planning support within Supply Chain. The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator will work directly with Operations, Purchasing & Supplier Management, programme Management, Quality, Global Supply Planning and Customers with a strong emphasis on customer service.
Responsibilities:
+ Engage with NPI project teams to manage all materials through the approval process in a timely manner.
+ Create and maintain material and vendor records in Supply Chain Business Systems DSP and SAP.
+ Collaborate closely with Global Supply Planning, Site Planning team and Warehouse to manage shipments and ensure supply requirements are met.
+ Lead Material Review Board for the site to ensure timely disposition of materials and emdo management.
+ Execute & monitor weekly & monthly metrics for the SC Dept.
+ Ensure planning parameters on SAP are accurately maintained and up to date.
+ Preparing data & analysis for monthly S&OP cycle
+ Undertake projects in Supply Chain department.
+ Adhere to and support all EHS & E and Quality standards, procedures and policies.
Ownership/Accountability:
+ This position has a direct impact on AbbVie's ability to maintain continuity of supply of products and to launch new products. The person must ensure that materials are set up in a compliant and timely manner to support production schedules and on-going assurance of supply.
+ Informs site management about issues requiring attention or improvement.
+ Is results driven contributing to the achievement of the business' financial and strategic goals.
+ Adheres to and follows all procedures, policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations, trade compliance and customs regulations.
+ Demonstrates a high level of integrity and strong business ethics.
Influence/Leadership
+ The nature of the role requires extensive interaction with colleagues across the business. The person must build strong collaborative relationships to ensure objectives are delivered.
+ May be required to lead Cross Functional Teams, Change Plan teams and cost improvement projects.
Qualifications
What you will need:
+ Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain or engineering.
+ A bachelor's degree or equivalent in an appropriate Technical or Business Discipline
+ Skilled in the extraction of data from systems, its analysis and conversion into useful management information.
+ Experience using MRP/ERP systems, especially SAP.
+ Proficiency in Excel.
+ Experience working in international cross-functional teams.
+ Strong communication skills
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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