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Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

As a Production Planner at a global pharmaceutical company, I am responsible for ensuring both short and long term production plans are continuously analyzed in relation to demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory levels in order to maximize efficient production schedules over extended time horizons.Central to this role is ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high-quality standards in all production activities.Additional responsibilities include;Material planning and purchasingSetting and monitoring reorder points to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts.Handling supply chain deviationsDrive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase production accuracy.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, R&D) to develop and maintain long-term production plans that align with business goals, product launches, and regulatory requirements.Assist in the development and management of the production budget, focusing on optimizing resource utilization while controlling production costs.Regularly review financial performance against production schedules and adjust plans to meet budgetary goals without compromising product quality or timelines.Collaborate with external suppliers and CMOs to align their capacity with long-term production needs.

Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm County, Sweden

Worked in a Part 145 helicopter Maintenance Repair Organization, managing a team of procurement officers responsible for all direct/ indirect procurement activities for Base/Line maintenance, component workshop and general site purchasing activities. This was a fast-paced and multifunctional role that encompassed strategic sourcing for the supplier network, developing new supplier relationships, analyzing material requirements and managing all the procurement activities.Ensured the purchasing team perform their duties in adherence with the MOE, Departmental Instructions and corporate/ethics policies.Additional responsibilities include;Reducing operational and capital costs through improved use of tools, processes and application of best practice as well as influencing stakeholders and robust planning.Responsible for defining and maintaining all MRP activitiesExpediting and tracking purchase orders to meet production requirementsDeveloping and publishing KPI’sIdentify business continuity supply risks and implement plans to mitigate

Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

Responsible for executing the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process within the buying planning function of a global pharmaceutical company. Maintains the consumable inventory at appropriate levels to meet both safety stock and manufacturing requirements. Owns the day-to-day relationship with major vendors: lead time, quotes, purchase order updates & queries, delivery timelines, documentation mismatch, returns, payment issues (GRIR) etc.Additional responsibilities included;Creates MRP purchase orders with accurate quantities & delivery timelinesEnsures purchase orders are aligned to dual sourcing strategies where relevantSupplier in each region-shipping savings, competition, risk reduction, capacityMaintains inventories within FIFO, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired productsManages consumables ordering process to meet forecasted production requirementsEngages in key scheduling and planning huddles & meetings to provide updates on delivery schedules & requirements to meet productionMaintains accurate SAP master data: safety stock levels, PIR, lead times, incoterms etc.Supports quality & technical function with vendor complaints & Supplier Change NotificationsProactively engages cross functionally to resolve supply constraintsProactively engages in scenario planning and produce concise report on risk for own products

Galway, Ireland

During my time working in this innovative medical device company, I was responsible for the procurement of direct/indirect goods, materials planning and logistics. Key to my success in this position was being proactive towards unforeseen demand and customer priorities by adapting plans with flexibility, speed and agility.Close interaction with all functions, particularly with Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance and other key internal customers.Additional responsibilities included;Building and maintaining supplier relationshipsReviewing and following up on orders to ensure on time deliveryAnalyzing and reacting to actual product demand, trends and forecastsBalancing inventory optimization, production efficiency whilst ensuring market supply securing optimal DIOH.Reviewing MRP on a daily to weekly basis to ensure product availability and optimal inventory levels are being metReviewing requisitions and conferring with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality of merchandise, and delivery requirementsManaging stock rotation programs, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation activitiesMaster Data Management to effectively plan and purchase materialsManagement and maintenance of goods in the warehouseCoordinating logistics, shipments and deliveriesDeveloping inventory optimisation strategies and increasing supply chain resiliencyData Analysis and Business Intelligence reporting

Galway, Ireland

Worked effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced Global Operations and Supply Chain environment applying information-driven approaches to solve critical business needs. Primary responsibilities included, managing Order Planning / Materials Allocation and leading Business Process Improvement initiatives to optimize the Supply Chain and CSAT.Implemented a shipping point and routing project to greatly enhance order scheduling and OTS.Developed a material control governance framework with reporting functionality leading to reductions in order process cycle times. Additional responsibilities included;Overseeing Inventory procedures / Materials planningCustomer and Master DataPartner On boarding / e-commerce activation Business Reporting of KPI’s & ScorecardsProviding Technical Support to internal and external customerProviding Tools and Process training to Internal and External StakeholdersFormulating strategy and implementing processes to streamline fulfilment and shipping operationsGlobal Trade and SOX compliance managementDriving customer tools adoption through VOC enhancementsTraining internal and external stakeholders on tools and processesMentoring new starts

Belfast, United Kingdom

Worked in the EMEA supply chain team of a large telecommunications multinational and responsible for controlling the complete quote to invoice cycle for all French Distributors and Business Partners. This position required a relentless focus on customer care, as well as careful monitoring of order scheduling, fulfillment, invoicing, provisioning metrics and dispute resolution.Close collaboration with accounts, demand planning, purchasing, and Product Management teams was essential for the successful execution of this role.Responsibilities included;Order planning & material allocationEscalation managementMaintaining Order CleanlinessLogistics Management and export issue resolutionDispute resolutionProcessing returns / Dead On Arrival claimsDelivered Customer on-site and remote e-commerce trainingProcess improvement

Ba Hons, Business Marketing With French

Higher National Diploma, Business And Personnel

Diploma, Business/Commerce, General