Supply Chain Partner

Description Supply Chain Partner About Astellas At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people. We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives. From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. The Opportunity Professional Supply Chain and Logistics Partner, with knowledge and experience in the end to end supply chain operations in areas such as buying, planning, scheduling, and strategic planning. The Supply Chain & Logistics Partner should have expertise in SAP or equivalent ERP system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategizing, co-ordinating and optimizing our supply chain processes, ensuring the timely procurement of materials, maintaining efficient production schedules and inventory management within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making: Shapes departmental and organizational direction through strategic planning, budgeting, investment planning, and cross-functional influence; recognized as a subject matter expert guiding large-scale initiatives.
• End-to-End Supply Chain & Vendor Management: Leads supply chain strategy, vendor selection, negotiations, performance management, risk mitigation, and development of strong supplier partnerships aligned with business objectives.
• Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control: Oversees production scheduling, demand alignment, and inventory optimization in coordination with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Process Optimization, Technology & Data-Driven Improvement: Enhances efficiency through SAP/ERP utilization, KPI tracking, analytics, digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance, Quality & Documentation Excellence: Ensures adherence to GMP/GDP/FDA/EMA and internal policies, maintains audit-ready documentation, manages deviations/CAPAs/change controls, and sustains robust SOPs and visual management systems.
• Collaboration, Innovation & Performance Culture: Builds strong internal/external relationships, drives innovation and change agility, communicates effectively, supports team accountability, and contributes to organizational results aligned with the Astellas Way.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain software (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field, with extensive experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or other regulated supply chain environments.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• Position is based in Tralee – Ireland.
• This position requires you to be 100% on site / in the office.
• Willingness to undertake international travel.

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