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.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

In this role the candidate will be responsible for performing calibration functions on all testing and measuring equipment throughout all areas of the manufacturing operations. This position impacts upon the accuracy of the company's measurement and process equipment, subsequent product quality, and is essential to meeting Quality Systems Requirements and other compliance requirements. The Calibration Engineer performs precise calibrations per written procedures on measuring and testing equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures as defined by the calibration schedule. On equipment that cannot be maintained internally, coordinates the calibration with an approved certified/accredited calibration vendor. Maintains clear and concise records to facilitate timely problem identification, development of department procedures, and to comply with internal and external regulations.

Main purpose of the role:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for supporting the monthly sales and operations planning process, Inventory Management process, and on-going continuous improvement activities with Supply chain management that require data capturing, analysis and presentation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for work order management.

• Contributing to Exception Reports that pertain to the Supply Chain Department.

• iDocs monitoring and processing them as required also analyse root cause and solve.

• Supports  SAP as the primary management system for inventory reporting Supply management.

• Contributing to the continued improvement of the plants Environmental, Health and Safety Performance.

• Work closely with planners, Review and follow-up on Order closer in time, ensuring inventory levels are accurate and discrepancies are identified between both SAP and MES/POMS system.

• Perform check on Production confirmations, Ensure they are completed in time to report to Finance.

• Review SAP Master data regularly and highlighted any discrepancies.

Qualifications & Experience

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

3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

SAP knowledge is a requirement.

ERP system experience is 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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.