**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_** Responsible for coordinating various supply chain projects and managing the flow of material for project, validation and engineering activities, while ensuring timely availability of resources and providing regular updates on project progress. The role involves being an individual contributor that works under limited supervision while applying subject matter knowledge. The Supply Chain Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, as well as external vendors & suppliers, to achieve these objectives. **_MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_** • Lead various supply chain projects and provide regular status reports. • Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that material is available on time and in full • Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete projects and tasks. • Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met. • Work closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery. • Co-ordinate material requests for validation and engineering runs. • Prepare and present regular reports on project updates, material supply and inventory levels. • Participate in cross-functional projects including new product introductions (NPIs), process improvements, and system implementations. **_QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE_** • Minimum NFQ Level 7 or equivalent. • Minimum 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. • SAP experience preferred • Excel experience preferred • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Project Management experience preferred. **What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?** + Health Insurance for you and your family + Pension + Life insurance + Short Term Disability Protection + Long Term Disability Protection + Flexible working + Carers leave + Education Assistance Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com