Karen Mullane
About Karen Mullane
Karen Mullane is a Buyer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in supply chain management and customer service within the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Karen Mullane currently holds the title of Buyer at Boston Scientific, a position she has been serving in since 2019. She operates out of County Galway, Ireland in this role. Boston Scientific is a global leader in the development of medical devices, which aligns with Karen's expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within the medical device industry.
Previous Role at Chanelle
Before joining Boston Scientific, Karen worked at Chanelle as a 3rd Party Buyer/Planner for 11 months, from 2018 to 2019. Based in County Galway, Ireland, her role involved managing third-party purchases and planning, which leveraged her skills in supply chain management.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Karen Mullane has an extensive educational background in supply chain and logistics management. She earned a BSc (Hons) in Supply Chain Management from the University of Limerick in 2019. Earlier, she completed a Special Purpose Award in Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain Management from Cork Institute of Technology in 2018, and a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the same institution in 2017. Additionally, she achieved certification in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in 2016.
Professional Experience in Administration
Karen's career includes substantial administrative roles. At SEFtec in County Cork, Ireland, she worked as an Administrator from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Marigot Ltd. as an Administrator for two years, from 2013 to 2015. These roles involved administrative responsibilities that complemented her later positions in supply chain and procurement.
Skills and Expertise
Karen possesses a strong skill set in Strategic Planning and Supply Chain Management. Her proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is particularly notable within the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Additionally, she has strong competency in Microsoft Office, which supports her roles in purchasing and planning. Her professional background also includes considerable experience in Customer Service.