21 Supply Chain Specialist jobs in Ireland

**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
**Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.
**_MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_**
Responsible for coordinating various supply chain projects and managing the flow of material for project, validation and engineering activities, while ensuring timely availability of resources and providing regular updates on project progress.
The role involves being an individual contributor that works under limited supervision while applying subject matter knowledge. The Supply Chain Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, as well as external vendors & suppliers, to achieve these objectives.
**_MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_**
- Lead various supply chain projects and provide regular status reports.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that material is available on time and in full
- Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete projects and tasks.
- Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.
- Work closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
- Co-ordinate material requests for validation and engineering runs.
- Prepare and present regular reports on project updates, material supply and inventory levels.
- Participate in cross-functional projects including new product introductions (NPIs), process improvements, and system implementations.
**_QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE_**
- Minimum NFQ Level 7 or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- SAP experience preferred
- Excel experience preferred
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Project Management experience preferred.
**What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?**
+ Health Insurance for you and your family
+ Pension
+ Life insurance
+ Short Term Disability Protection
+ Long Term Disability Protection
+ Flexible working
+ Carers leave
+ Education Assistance
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My client, a leading technology manufacturer based on the outskirts of Cork City, is seeking a Supply Chain and Operations Specialist to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role across supply chain planning, finance support, logistics coordination and quality/technical processes. If you have proven experience in demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management and want to broaden your career into a cross-functional supply chain and operations role, this position offers the perfect platform. Why Join This Company? Well-Established Business: Join a trusted technology manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in the market. Sustained Growth: The company is experiencing a strong period of expansion, opening up exciting opportunities for those who join now. Career Development: With broad cross-functional exposure to planning, finance, logistics, sales, and quality, this role provides a platform to accelerate your career in supply chain and operations management. Impactful Role: Play a central part in ensuring smooth operations and directly contribute to the company's continued success. Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team culture where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged. Key Responsibilities: Planning & Forecasting Analyze and forecast demand to develop accurate production and procurement plans. Create and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain plans with customer requirements. Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts accordingly. Track planning, inventory, and production performance data, generating reports and insights for management. Recommend process improvements and contribute to supply chain optimization projects. Finance & Supplier Support Initiate purchase orders (POs) following internal approvals. Manage supplier backlog reporting, monitoring PO and production status weekly. Oversee invoice processing: verify against goods received notes, collaborate with Finance on authorizations, and resolve discrepancies. Support creditor ledger management and supplier credit note requests. Maintain strong supplier relationships as Finance's first point of contact for issues. Escalate extended delays to management, proposing solutions (e.g., expedited shipping). Logistics Coordination Confirm production readiness for shipment and ensure all paperwork is in place. Support freight booking by reviewing benchmark rates and recommending freight partners. Collect and analyze bulk freight quotes, advising Finance on optimal routes (rail, sea, or air). Collaborate with logistics partners to streamline shipping and delivery schedules. Sales & Customer Engagement Act as a point of contact for key customer accounts, maintaining contracts and relationships. Participate in weekly customer calls to review shortages, backlogs, and delivery commitments. Provide customers with regular backlog and delivery lead time reports. Escalate critical shortages or delays and recommend solutions (e.g., prioritizing SKUs, expediting deliveries). Identify new sales opportunities by spotting gaps in competitor supply and leveraging available stock. Provide ad hoc support to customer queries in a timely manner. Quality & Technical Support Maintain ERP master data, ensuring commercial data (prices, lead times, MOQs, packing specs) is up to date. Support accuracy of technical datasheets and product information per SKU. Place purchase orders based on technical/engineering requirements, ensuring correct versions are ordered. Track quality metrics (samples, AQL, batch tracking) to support audits and compliance. Qualifications Required for the desired candidate: Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field. Proven experience in demand planning, production scheduling, or inventory management. Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional seeking a challenging role in a company that is a market leader in the industry apply today. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment today. INDFRS1 Skills: Inventory Management Supply Chain

Applications are invited for a permanent or 5 years fixed term post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Management Supply Chain Management within UCD Schol of Business. The UCD College of Business is a dynamic, research-intensive, business school located in the vibrant European capital of Dublin. It is comprised of the Lochlann Quinn School of Business ('the Quinn School'), the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School ('the Smurfit School'), UCD College of Business - Global Campus, and Smurfit Executive Development ('Executive Development'). The Quinn School is located on the main campus at Belfield while the Smurfit School and Executive Development are located on the Blackrock campus about five kilometres away. The College also has a significant overseas presence in Singapore. Salary: 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) € 64,112 - € 101,524 per annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 5th of September 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below: 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 Apply button below to Login/Register.

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in strategy, sales and client relationship management to Citi's Supplier Finance team.
Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.
**Team/Role Overview:**
Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) is a market leading, award-winning provider of cash management, cards and trade, solutions to financial institutions, public sector, and corporate clients around the world. With a global network spanning 100+ countries, we are uniquely qualified to service clients with local and cross-border interests and provide integrated reporting and management.
TTS is a highly innovative organization with a strong digital agenda; new products and services are continuously being developed to meet our clients rapidly evolving treasury requirements and unlock new opportunities for growth. We provide clients with dynamic information, tools, and APIs to effectively manage their portfolios, financial positions, working capital and supply chains.
This role offers an exciting mix of Sales and managing Key Relationships. Coordinate and execute onboarding strategy for Payables product. This is a front office client facing role which involves speaking with Treasury/Finance Directors at supplier organizations to sell the Payables product offerings.
Additionally, responsibilities will include day to day interactions with clients to a) identify new opportunities and monitor current performance, b) coordinate implementation of existing mandates, c) agree on onboarding strategy d) Explore and execute on Cross Sell Opportunities. The Candidate will need to liaise with functional partners for successful delivery of the product e.g., a) Legal for Document Negotiation for Strategic suppliers b) Credit c) Risk d) Compliance e) Tax f) Operations.
**What you'll do:**
+ Coordinate and execute engagement strategy with key clients for various Supplier Finance programmes.
+ Manage onboarding strategy to achieve the highest possible revenue results (top spend suppliers, auto finance, pricing negotiations), oversight of program management & performance.
+ Drive the financial performance of the Supply Chain Finance / Payables programmes, monitoring revenue against forecasts and budgets. Take proactive measures to address underperformance and capitalize on growth opportunities.
+ Leading Payables relationship at Steering committee level /Senior relationship level in collaboration with Sales / Relationship teams.
+ Identify and exploit market opportunities to expand the product's reach. Manage branding efforts, including campaigns and communication strategies, to enhance internal and external awareness of the product's capabilities.
+ Lead engagement discussions with Strategic/Large/Medium suppliers to sell the programme.
+ Coordinate strategy across the region, harness data, encourage best practices and encourage digital tools are utilised fully e.g., Nirvana.
+ Execute on cross sell opportunities (e.g., FX, PO, Deep Tier, CCB) and explore industry trends to deliver results.
+ Negotiate terms, documentation, pricing with key suppliers.
+ Oversee strategic supplier relationships, direct and ensure closure of escalations from strategic suppliers.
+ Lead procurement training and Manage Buyer relationship wherever required in terms of any intermediation between. Organize webinars, workshops, and events to educate suppliers about the benefits and features of the products.
**What we'll need from you:**
+ Relevant experience in electronic banking channels with good knowledge of corporate banking practices in the cash management space; exposure to and understanding of business analysis, sales, data and system analysis.
+ Demonstrated ability to self-direct work efforts, meet deadlines, take initiative, and produce consistent high-quality work; willingness to be a direct contributor and ability to multi-task.
+ German, French or Spanish speaking an advantage.
+ Bachelor's/University degree, master's degree preferred.
**What we can offer you:**
By joining Citi Dublin, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here. ( these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
**Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.**
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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
AbbVie Cork is a dynamic Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) site, producing a diverse portfolio of innovative technologies and products.
We are currently sourcing a Supply Chain Manager to join our site leadership team, reporting to our Site Head. The Supply Chain Manager leads all supply chain and warehouse activities related to supply of current products and new product launches.
This includes coaching and mentorship of an experienced and skilled team across Demand Management and Supply Levelling, Master Scheduling, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), and Warehouse/Storage management.
It's a key role for our site and one where you will have the opportunity to develop a lasting and rewarding career with AbbVie.
Here is a snapshot of your responsibilities:
+ Ensure the development and delivery of the Supply Chain organizational vision and strategic objectives.
+ Build, develop and mentor a team of diverse professionals within your function.
+ Partner with the Senior Leadership team to execute on the site and enterprise-wide strategy.
+ Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability, with full alignment to production plan while driving continuous improvements to sustain Operational Excellence and improved financial performance across your team.
+ Take responsibility for Health & Safety, as well as the core Environmental and Energy Sustainability Programmes within the Supply Chain function.
+ Develop senior level relationships with suppliers to resolve critical issues, deliver cost savings, and implement value-added processes.
+ Monitor and achieve optimal inventory turnover consistent with plant efficiencies, customer service and distribution requirements.
+ Ensure that the internal rolling forecast file, which is used to track inventory, production schedule adherence, production batch status and shipment schedule adherence is maintained.
+ Identify and implement continuous improvement Projects in the Supply Chain and WH Areas.
+ Work with the quality system ensuring that the site quality policy and GMP and GDP is fully complied with on a continuous basis.
+ Ensure Known consignor certification is maintained
+ Contribute to the development of the Global Supply Chain Function, i.e. become an active participant of the global team.
+ Champion and lead Culture & Engagement and EEDI initiatives in Supply Chain function and across the site.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or science with 5 years plus experience in supply chain management.
+ 5 year + People Management with demonstrated ability to develop key talent and to set clear vision and strategy for your team
+ OPEX Black / Green belt certified preferably
+ Experience in engaging, collaborating, and influencing at senior leadership level
+ Ability to think outside the box and provide solutions through structured trouble shooting methodologies
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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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.
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Are you a Supply Chain Planner looking for a new opportunity? joining their team on-site in Limerick. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain planning, understanding the demand volatility and supply chain lead times. The ideal candidate will also have proven and proficient experience in data formulation within Excel. CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the setting of the correct levels of inventory within the supply plan by understanding the demand volatility and supply chain lead times. Specifically, the creation of a safety stock strategy and plan that enables continuity of product availability at the optimal level of cash investmentResponsible for the creation of a Master Resource Plan based on the latest demand signal to cover what needs to be produced or purchased as a finished product and to ensure that within the process there is sufficient raw materials and components to support the required supply plan up to a 24-month time horizonResponsible for the creation of capacity plans based on the latest demand signal, to identify where there is any potential bottlenecks or risks to supply and to develop and recommend appropriate proposals to mitigate and to ensure that the plant or 3rd party can meet the future demand. Also identify where there is significant underutilization which could impact the costs of supplyCapable of developing a supply plan across a portfolio for productsCapable of being able to work on capability building as part of cross functional teams and add expertise in creating the optimal solutionsEnsure that the supply plan is financially evaluated with regard to balancing the requirement of consistent product availability versus the cost of supply and the investment needed in conjunction with financial partners to ensure meeting the operational budgets and targetsTracking of the execution of the supply plan with production scheduling and buying ensuring that the plan is fully operationalized and tracked for performance deviation including mitigation on back orders and pro-active communication of future supply risksEnsuring within the supply plan that products are being phased in and planned correctly as well as ensuring communication and timing of exiting products within the plant or 3rd party. Communicating with the business in regard to the status of the product portfolio from a supply planning perspectiveEffective communication and confirmation back from supply planning to the demand plan in confirming capability to meet the requirements via the daily and weekly execution process but also via a robust monthly executive supply process.SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDExtremely proficient in the use of Excel, including the ability to build tools and formulas for a vast amount of dataExperience in creating Master Resource PlansCapacity planning experience for a portfolio of productsLevel 8 educational qualification in relevant field.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join our Supply Chain Team.
This well-structured programme will offer the successful graduate an opportunity to build on their recent qualifications and gain excellent, relevant on the job experience to assist their career progression.
This is a 22-month contract where you will learn and spend time experiencing aspects of our Supply Chain function including our Customer Service, Planning & Logistics teams. Working with a world-renowned brand, you can avail of our many wonderful initiatives, participate in our further education opportunities via our education assistance program, get involved in volunteer projects and so much more!
On completion of the program, successful candidates will be ready for a Supply Chain position. These positions will be commencing in January 2026.
**What you will do for us**
+ Support the team on a wide range of process Initiatives activities in line with our Supply Chain strategy.
+ Engagement with our key stakeholders to ensure timely follow up on all communications and requests.
+ Support our digital transformation journey & apply operational excellence tools and techniques to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste.
+ Perform adequate checks on our processes and standards to drive improvements in our cost structure and flexibilities in supplies.
+ Support the metrics, monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance to plan by gathering information from plant and inventory systems.
+ Maintaining our procedures & guidelines- ensure our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are up to date and in compliance with our company standards.
+ Support the team with other ad hoc duties as required.
**Education Requirements, Skills & Work experience**
+ Recent bachelor's degree or master's graduate (2024/2025) in Business specializing in either business administration, finance, or data analytics preferable.
+ Business proficiency in English an additional European language is an advantage.
+ Work experience (Internship) within a Supply Chain environment would be an advantage.
+ Excellent aptitude for data and technology with strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
+ Curious, motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
+ Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work according to tight deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively & concisely.
+ Be flexible and a great team player.
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My client, an iconic Irish Public Service Organisation, is in need of a Supply Chain Project Consultant to join their Organisation based in Dublin City Centre This role is for a Supply Chain Project Expert who will drive change in the organisation, implementing new processes, optimise operations across the business and help to put into action sustainable processes in their growing and evolving company. This is a permanent role with my client with an excellent remuneration and benefits package for the right candidate and opportunities for further training and career development. The duties for the Supply Chain Project Consultant include but are not limited to: Design and implement a best-in-class Supply Chain and Stock Management process that supports both current operations and future growth. Establish governance structures and ensure clear ownership across workflows and product management. Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver operational and financial efficiency. Redesign and map complex workflows; produce clear, actionable process guides for teams. Monitor adherence to processes, resolve escalations, and implement corrective actions. Analyse performance using KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive success. Partner with internal stakeholders across the organisation to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of performance and accountability. The desired Supply Chain Project Consultant will fulfil the below requirements: Proven experience in designing and implementing complex supply chain or stock management processes, ideally in a multi-site environment. Strong project management experience and a track record of leading change. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to challenge the status quo and propose innovative, effective solutions. High attention to detail and sound judgment in decision-making. A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to influence at all levels. Decision Making & Judgement Attention to Detail Influencing & Gaining Commitment Technical & Professional Knowledge Change Management If you feel that you fulfil the above requirements please apply today with your CV. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment today. INDFRS1 Skills: Procurement Inventory Management Supply Chain