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 the role
Individual contributor that works under limited supervision.
Applies subject matter knowledge.
Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.
Responsible for maximising the effectiveness of the organisation's supply chain

Main Responsibilities
• Collect and analyse data systems, procedural activities and information flows and assess the efficiency and costs of
logistics processes.
• Research operational costs, industry and regulatory issues and maintain a current and comprehensive database on which to
draw for solutions development.
• Use statistical modeling skills to develop, and cost justify logistics solutions to meet agreed customer needs.
• Manage inventories and tactical planning, taking into account customer's future needs.
• Manage /coordinate inter-company shipments and troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Minimum 3 years experience in a calibration/metrology role in the medical / pharmaceutical industry.

Experience managing customs documentation.

Strong knowledge of customs procedures.

Experience managing relationships with external logistics partners.

SAP experience an advantage.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Fantastic new facility

Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.