1. Damien Browne
Address
1 The Brambles
Flemington Lane
Balscadden Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
Email - damienbrowne01@gmail.com
Mobile Tel. Number 086 847 2202
Profile
A self-motivated and results focused procurement and supply chain professional, with forty
years of extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical industry . Successfully managed supply
chain, new product material introductions, sales forecasting, purchasing (annual spend of €
15 mil.) inventory control and outbound logistics, shipping to over 40 business partners
globally. Accomplished user of SAP. Thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment with a
proven ability to work well under pressure individually or as part of a team.
Now seeking a new opportunity to apply my skill set in a successful organisation using
supply chain, purchasing and project management skills and experience.
Key Achievements, Skills and Attributes
● Managed and worked closely with Sales, planning, manufacturing , shipping ,
warehousing and customer service to ensure that all level 1 / level 2 metrics were
within required parameters ie. OTIF, Shipping adherence schedule < 95%, CAPA,
Process Deviations, Change Control.
● Supply Chain lead in introduction of SAP ERP system - Project duration approx. 18
months. Project scope was to configure SAP platform to ensure that the system
complied with all business and regulatory compliance requirements whilst ensuring
that the needs of the business were not constrained by the system configuration.
● Delivered significant savings with the replacement of material storage silo`s and at
the same time introduced cost savings on inbound shipping - 25% , material- 10% and
QC operational costs in Forest Tosara Ltd.

2. ● Introduced “Live inventory KANBAN “system for critical process components
thereby reducing the time management of these components and supply chain
personnel by 50% .
 Introduced EDIprocess on SAP ERPsystemfor the procurement of criticalcomponents.
 Responsible for the management of shipping documentation for all outbound
logistics globally / FCL / LCL / Deep Sea / Airfreight / Temp Controlled.
 Achieved an average cost saving of 4% on raw material, by sourcing additional
suppliers / alternative materials
 Aligned with logistic providers to improve supply chain effectiveness and reduce
freight costs by 30% v budget over 2 year period.
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Professional Experience
Jun 1974 – Oct 1985 Job Title: Production Operative
Forest Tosara Ltd. Harmonstown Road , Artane , Dublin 5 .
Duties:
 Reviewing the production schedule, manufacturing against production requirements,
reviewing material requirement ,assembling and weighing of raw materials .
 Setting up, cleaning , operating and maintaining equipment , following SOP/ work
instructions and documenting actions.
 Maintaining a safe and clean/GMP compliant work environment by following good
manufacturing practices.
Dec 1985 - Jul 1995 Job Title: Production Supervisor
Forest Tosara Ltd. Baldoyle Ind. Est. Grange Road , Baldoyle , Dublin13.
Duties:
 Completion of production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel , establishing
priorities, communicating expectations to staff, monitoring progress , revising
schedules , resolving schedule issues .
 Maintenance of quality service by establishing and enforcing organisational / GMP
compliance standards.
 Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees; developing
personal growth opportunities.

3. Aug 1995 - Mar 2000 Job Title : Materials Manager
Forest Tosara Ltd. Baldoyle Ind. Est. Grange Road , Baldoyle , Dublin13.
Duties:
 Coordinate day-to-day supply chain operations in alignment with the site production
goals.
 Ensure that the planning and scheduling of all production of finished goods and the
management of all inventory assets from components and raw materials through
finished goods align with demand forecasts.
 Sourcing product and forecasting the correct levels of inventory within budget.
Mar 2000 – Apr 2015 Job Title : Supply Chain Manager
Forest Tosara Ltd. Baldoyle Ind. Est. Grange Road , Baldoyle , Dublin13.
Duties:
 In additional to the responsibilities of the Material Manager , responsibility were
expanded to include :
 Responsibility for all outbound/ inbound logistics movements.
 Managed the introduction of IMB/HPRA approved third party offsitestorage facilityfor
finished goods and 3rd party pick/pack function for entire outbound shipping process ,
managing the movement of in excess 10,000 pallets (3.5mil KG) of materials anually ,
shipping to over 40 business partners globally.
 Review of shipping routes/modes of transport to provide on time cost effective
shipment of product.
 Day-to day management of onsite warehouse to ensure effective/ GMP compliant
movement of materials through the supply chain. Responsible for the management of
5 direct reports: 3 general warehouse operators, 1 warehouse supervisor, 1 supply
chain analyst.
 Responsible for management of budget for supply chain across onsite / offsite
warehouses.
 Monitoring of supply chain KPI`s to ensure operations were within set parameters.

4. Education & Qualifications
- IMI Diploma in Supervisory Management
- IPICS Production / Supply Chain Management
- National College of Ireland Diploma in Management
- Other : Project Management , FIATA Diploma in Logistics and
Freight Management , Temperature Controlled Supply Chain
Interests
 Walking
 Reading
 KeepFit
 Travel
Referees
 Excellentreferencesavailable onrequest.