Supply Chain Specialist

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager  

Location: Galway 

Job ID: 31634 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our CID Business Area as a Supply Chain Manager in the beautiful location of Galway City. 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. 

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 employees worldwide. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

HID's CID Business Area: 

As the fastest growing solution provider in HID Global, Citizen Identity is challenging the status quo with its collaborative approach to solutions delivery. We are positioned to deliver complex, scalable and future proof government programs. 

As our Supply Chain Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Supply Chain Project Management for designated Documents and Solutions projects (worldwide) 

• Build the Supply Chain delivery scheduled for assigned programs including materials supply, production steps in the different sites and transport times  

• Manage the procurement of raw materials with vendors and plan production with the Global Planning Manager and contract manufacturers to ensure on time in full delivery 

• Challenge materials and production costs & lead times. Work in collaboration with the Category Manager for escalations. 

• Balance inventory level with risks and cash flow considerations  

• Coordinate shipping of goods in cooperation with the Logistics Manager 

• Track actual supply, production, and shipment vs plan 

• Create part numbers and purchase orders in Oracle and send them to vendors  

• Define shipping specifications for suppliers and ensure proper execution (customs procedures…) 

• Ensure adherence to trade compliance requirements, identify dual-used items which are import/export controlled 

• Participate in weekly Program reviews calls for alignment with other departments 

• Manage and resolve all supply chain related issues to deliver the Customer Project 

• Support pre-sales activities by providing delivery schedule for new business opportunities 

• Support logistics activities when required 

• Expertise & Continuous improvement 

• Identify issues and opportunities for improvements in the supply chain 

• Benchmark processes, metrics and tools against best practices 

• Lead transformation projects with cross-functional teams to improve the processes and tools 

• Train stakeholders, then implement and control improvement 

• Other duties may be assigned 

Your Experience and Education include:     

• Undergraduate college degree or equivalent, degree within Engineering is preferred  

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in supply chain management (procurement, planning, S&OP, …) in an international environment 

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment 

• Holder of APICS “Certified Supply Chain Professional” or equivalent (preferred) 

• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing. 

• Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas…) 

• Oracle ERP knowledge is a plus 

• A team player who is proactive in their duties and can find solutions to challenges presented to them 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and make valid recommendations 

• Rigorous and strong analysis skills 

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply. 

• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers. 

• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.