Senior Supply Chain Project Manager

Senior Supply Chain Manager – 6–12 Month Contract

Location: Drogheda, Co. Louth – Hybrid

Company: Nuvalez Consulting

Contract: 6–12 months, with potential for extension

Expected start date: Early 2027

Nuvalez Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our growing team. We expect the successful candidate to commence the role in the new year.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone with strong supply chain planning experience who can take ownership of activities, lead workstreams and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support MRP and supply-planning activities.
• Manage inventory levels, availability, shortages, excess stock and supply risks.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery and closure.
• Review demand forecasts and translate them into appropriate supply requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier commitments, delivery performance and outstanding actions.
• Understand how MRP, inventory, purchasing and planning processes operate within an ERP system.
• Support S&OP activities and cross-functional planning reviews.
• Prepare clear reports, performance updates, KPIs and management information.
• Identify issues early, follow through on actions and escalate risks appropriately.
• Provide regular, concise updates to management and relevant stakeholders.

Experience and skills required

• Strong supply chain experience at senior manager or equivalent level.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in MRP and supply planning.
• Strong inventory and purchase-order management experience.
• Experience managing forecasts and balancing demand against supply.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and the interaction between MRP, inventory, purchasing, master data and order management.
• Proven supplier-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience contributing to or leading elements of an S&OP process.
• Strong analytical, reporting and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead activities and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• A collaborative team player who works well with colleagues at all levels.

Experience within the pharmaceutical, life-sciences or another regulated industry would be an advantage.

APICS or similar qualification

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid position. However, the successful candidate will be required to attend our Drogheda office regularly during onboarding and training. Further office attendance may be required depending on business, team and client needs.

The role will report directly to the COO of Nuvalez Consulting and is expected to commence in early 2027.

If you are an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and making a measurable impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

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