Maurice O'brien
About Maurice O'brien
Maurice O'Brien is a Senior Program Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Ireland, with extensive experience in supply chain management and project leadership across multiple global companies.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Maurice O'Brien currently holds the position of Senior Program Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Ireland. In this role, Maurice is responsible for overseeing various program management initiatives within the company. His extensive experience in supply chain management and operations supports his contributions to Teleflex’s strategic objectives. His ongoing education and completion of an MSc in Supply Chain Management further enhance his capabilities in this role.
Ownership of Forever Young Tours Ltd.
From 2019 to 2021, Maurice O'Brien served as the Owner and Director of Forever Young Tours Ltd. in Ireland. During his tenure, he led the launch of The Hurling Experience, initially opening its first venue in Co. Kildare in Summer 2019. He subsequently expanded the venture to St. Vincent’s GAA in Dublin City, specifically to cater to the school tour market. This initiative highlighted his skills in business development and market entry strategies.
Past Roles at Coty and Procter & Gamble
Maurice O'Brien has a notable career with both Coty and Procter & Gamble (P&G). He worked extensively on the $12 billion merger of P&G Beauty brands with Coty Inc. in 2016, focusing on supply network integration and redesign. At P&G, Maurice played a key role in the $57 billion acquisition of Gillette by P&G in 2005, involving supply chain and ERP system integration. His roles at P&G included Global Planning Service Centre Manager and Site Supply Network Operations Manager, where he managed end-to-end planning for major beauty brands.
Educational Background
Maurice O'Brien has a strong educational foundation in logistics, supply chain, and production management. He is finalizing an MSc in Supply Chain Management from Technological University Dublin. He also holds a certificate from the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Transport Operations Management and certifications from APICS in Production, Inventory Management & Supply Chain. Additionally, Maurice earned a B Tech in Production Management from the University of Limerick.
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Maurice O'Brien possesses extensive experience in supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and inventory optimization. He is proficient in working with various ERP systems such as SAP and JDA/Manugistics. Maurice led numerous international projects and managed comprehensive S&OP and commercial operations. His roles have spanned across several companies, including Medtronic, Baxter Healthcare, and TexTech Industries, showcasing a consistent focus on supply chain efficiency and financial management.