Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Avantor Full time

About the Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Optimization Specialist to join our team in a dynamic role that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analyzing inventory consumption metrics, recommending actions based on insights, and leading process improvement initiatives to strengthen our capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform data analysis to identify trends and patterns in inventory consumption, recommending actions to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste.
  • Develop and maintain detailed weekly expiry lookaheads, root causing batches approaching expiry, and aligning agreed actions with stakeholders.
  • Support predictive modeling to provide early warnings of positive or negative trends in specific areas of our services.
  • Act as a liaison between customers, Avantor services, and demand planning teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Generate and review spend reports to identify high-cost materials and trends, providing insights to inform business decisions.

About the Team:

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team within our Lab and Production Services department, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What We're Looking For:

  • Completed Leaving Certificate or University Degree in a relevant field, such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Business Analytics.
  • Experience with generating Excel or BI-based reports and data analysis/forecasting, ideally within logistics/inventory management.
  • Ability to analyze data with the help of MS Excel (VBA, macros, etc.) and knowledge of BI tools such as PowerBI or Tableau is an advantage.
  • Great communication skills and ability to generate easy-to-digest reports.
  • Understanding of logistics or inventory-related data and ability to commute to our site in Dunboyne, Meath.

Why Avantor?

Avantor is a global leader in the Life Sciences industry, with a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.



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