Senior Manager, Inventory Control

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. AbbVie Ireland is seeking a Senior Manager, Inventory Control to oversee all aspects of inventory management for both Pharma and Biologics manufacturing at their site in Westport. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and supervising a team of three, this leadership role is accountable for ensuring compliance with all cGMP regulatory and financial requirements for material handling, storage, and achieving yearly budgetary targets. The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and drive strategic improvements in inventory processes. Responsibilities: Manage, motivate, and develop the Inventory Control team through effective communication, performance reviews, coaching, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Overseer all Site Inventory management processes, ensuring inventory levels, consignment stocks, and Material Review Board management are aligned with Site goals and metrics. Define and implement site inventory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, EHS, FDA, HPRA, and SOX requirements. Maintain oversight of SAP and S4 systems, ensuring alignment with AbbVie standards and implementation of system/process improvements. Drive strategic inventory optimization initiatives, including offsite storage and global serialization support. Serve as site lead for inventory-related audits, cycle counts, financial controls, and inventory documentation management. Support third-party lab supplies, engineering stores, and collaborate with business units, warehouse, finance, and quality teams. Conduct Gemba walks in line with 6S, holds regular 1:1s with direct reports, and ensures all team training requirements are current. Liaise & support global supply chain initiatives and reporting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety, and compliance standards. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of supervisor/management experience in Inventory control, Materials Management, or a related Supply Chain function. Qualification in Supply Chain/Materials Management or equivalent discipline required. Proficiency in SAP/S4 and ERP processes, with strong analytical and organizational skills, including the use of Power BI or a equivalent application. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and make sound decisions independently. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, drive results in a fast-paced environment, and maintain high standards of integrity. Required skills: Inventory control, Materials Management, Supply Chain. Preferred skills: SAP/S4, ERP processes, Power BI. Technologies: SAP, S4, Power BI. Responsibilities: Manage team, oversee inventory processes, define policies, maintain SAP/S4 systems, drive optimization, lead audits, support lab supplies, collaborate with teams, conduct Gemba walks, liaise with global initiatives, foster culture. Seniority: Senior Manager. Domain: Inventory Control, Supply Chain.