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 ROLE

Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.

Ability to execute highly complex or specialised work.

Knowledge acquired from several years of experience or specialist training in particular area.

Works independently, applies standards yet adapts precedent and may make departures from established processes to resolve problems.

Responsible for ensuring the optimal level and age of inventory.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for maintaining control over the volume of raw materials, parts in process and finished products, in order to ensure pre-determined stock levels.

This role involves monitoring inventory transactions, analyzing discrepancies, and providing solutions to ensure material availability for production.

The role will review and manage cycle counts, discrepancies, and performance metrics, while working to improve inventory accuracy and flow.

Work closely with departmental supervisors, engineering, program management, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth material flow.

Ensuring inventory levels are accurate and discrepancies are identified between both SAP and MES/POMS system.

Qualifications & Experience

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

2–5+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse management

Hands-on experience with barcode systems, RFID, or other tracking technologies.

Collaboration with procurement, finance, and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels.

Experience in reporting KPIs such as inventory turnover, stock accuracy, and shrinkage.

Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

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.