About this role
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range: 32,300 - 51,660 EUR Placement within the salary range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.
Position Summary The Supply Chain Analyst supports the day-to-day performance of the Dublin Distribution Centre and the wider EMEA Supply Chain through accurate data analysis, operational reporting and structured problem solving. The role converts supply chain data into clear, actionable information; monitors service, inventory and delivery performance and works closely with Distribution Centre, Purchasing, Intercompany Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Trade Compliance, Quality and IT/ERP teams to resolve issues and improve operational execution. This is a hands-on, site-based analyst role.
The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with practical understanding of warehouse, order fulfilment, inbound supply and ERP processes. Key Responsibilities Operational Analysis and Reporting Prepare, validate and maintain daily, weekly and monthly supply chain reports and dashboards, ensuring data is accurate, timely and clearly presented. Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) including customer on-time delivery (OTD), supplier inbound OTD, backlog, order cycle time, inventory availability, stock coverage, scrap/write-off, pull-in performance and Distribution Centre productivity measures.
Investigate late, blocked or unfulfilled orders and classify root causes such as site backorders, regional or credit holds, missing or inaccurate master data, transportation delays and warehouse processing issues. Support recurring management reporting, including monthly operating reviews, quarterly business reviews and other EMEA supply chain performance updates. Identify performance trends, exceptions and emerging risks and provide evidence-based recommendations to the relevant process owners.
Inventory, Supply and Demand Support Analyse inventory levels, demand history, stock classifications and coverage to support replenishment, purchase-order and stock-strategy decisions. Review slow-moving, obsolete, short-dated and at-risk inventory and support actions to reduce scrap, excess stock and working-capital exposure. Track purchase orders, inbound supply and site backorders; follow up exceptions with Purchasing, Intercompany Supply Chain and manufacturing sites.
Support demand and supply reviews by preparing accurate product-level analysis, highlighting shortages, excesses and changes requiring attention. Assist with stock pull-ins, allocation reviews, product prioritisation and contingency analysis when supply, regulatory or transportation risks arise. Dublin DC and Order-Fulfilment Support Provide on-site analytical support to the Dublin DC, helping the team prioritise workload and resolve data or process issues affecting receipt, picking, packing, shipping and invoicing.
Analyse shipment and carrier performance across inbound and outbound lanes and support follow-up on delivery exceptions with carriers and internal stakeholders. Investigate recurring order-processing issues, including delivery-address errors, shipping-label failures, commercial invoice or customs-document issues, shipment holds and ERP transaction errors. Support accurate shipment documentation and escalation of issues involving dangerous goods, dry ice, temperature-controlled products, electronic trade documents and customs requirements, in partnership with trained process owners.
Help maintain clear operational trackers, exception logs and action lists without introducing unnecessary manual work. Systems, Data Quality and Continuous Improvement Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP systems, Power BI, Excel and related reporting tools to extract, reconcile and analyse supply chain data. Identify master-data or system issues affecting lead times, order promising, allocation, shipment processing, reporting or invoicing, and document clear evidence for IT/ERP support teams.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), process validation and implemen Maintain process documentation, work instructions and standard operating procedures within the role's area of responsibility. Support continuous-improvement activities by completing root-cause analysis, measuring results and helping process owners implement agreed corrective actions. Assist with the automation and standardisation of routine reporting to improve accuracy, visibility and efficiency.
Compliance and Cross-Functional Collaboration Support data preparation and record accuracy for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Quality, Trade Compliance and internal audit requirements relevant to supply chain and DC operations. Work collaboratively with DC Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Quality, Trade Compliance, IT/ERP and global manufacturing or supply teams. Communicate exceptions, risks and required actions clearly, follow up with action owners and escalate unresolved issues through the appropriate channels.
Handle company, customer and supplier information accurately and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Typically 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, purchasing, planning, operations analysis or a comparable environment.
Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is advantageous. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation and analysis of large datasets. Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet, Power Automate or similar reporting and workflow tools is advantageous.
Working knowledge of inventory management, purchase orders, sales orders, warehousing, transportation and order-fulfilment processes. Experience in life sciences, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or another regulated industry is preferred but not essential. Skills and Competencies Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to reconcile data, identify patterns and translate findings into practical actions.
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to root-cause investigation. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data and operational issues to different audiences. Able to manage competing priorities, meet recurring reporting deadlines and follow issues through to resolution.
Collaborative and service-focused, with confidence working directly with warehouse and cross-functional teams. Proactive, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment. Professional proficiency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Working Requirements This is a full-time, on-site role based at the Dublin Distribution Centre; regular physical presence at the site is required. The role requires regular use of a computer and collaboration within an active Distribution Centre environment. Flexibility may occasionally be required to support month-end, quarter-end, year-end or other critical operational periods.
Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture. Why Join Bio-Techne: We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan. We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more. We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.