Are you looking to kick start a career in Logistics and get an education while getting paid?!  If so, Pfizer Grange Castle has an apprenticeship opportunity within a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for you!

This programme includes both technical and academic content with a key focus on logistics and supply chain. This is an opportunity to join a world class facility who is dedicated to bringing therapies that will significantly improve patients’ lives. The role will provide the successful applicant with a range of practical experience and great opportunity to grow and develop their skills in the field of Logistic Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the receipt, processing and internal distribution of materials in support of manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrate compliance with Corporate & Government Regulatory requirements pertaining to facilities & processes.

• Maintain and support physical security and cleanliness of all Warehouse facilities.

• Work in a safe manner and contribute to a pro-active safety program (IIF).

• Capability demonstrated for all electronic systems – SAP / AMPS / DOC / Plogs (e-logbooks).

• Capability demonstrated for all equipment and processes.

• Management of equipment through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Co-ordination and planning of daily/weekly shipments

• Ensure transport bookings are made in priority sequence to meet the shipping Plan of Record 

• Generation of export documents and ensure they comply with all import requirements 

• Manage multiple modes of transport and analyse route nodes to implement process improvements

• Liaise with the receiving site logistics and the transport companies to obtain import booking slots based on transport lead-times

• Manage the in-transit report to ensure key transport milestones are on track

• Input into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and highlight any critical concerns

Candidate requirements:

• H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics.

• Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, etc.)

• Have a keen interest in developing a career within the Logistics Industry

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic

• Work well as part of a team

• Self-motivated / self-starter

• Excellence in systems applications

• Have good time management & prioritisation skills

• Be committed to excellence in operational and compliance requirements

• Focussed on process improvements within a structured environment.