I’m hiring for Senior Planning Manager for a fantastic company in Waterford.

You will manage the site monthly S&OP process, engagement with site leadership for capacity utilization & production scheduling while ensuring the network Inventory & customer service levels are delivered.

This is a collaborative and cross functional role and will suit a customer focused, People Manager passionate about continuous improvement

Apply today for more details 087 9669394 or reach out to Rachel for a discreet conversation around this role.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage local planning team.
Maintain & enhance the site S&OP process, ensure accurate and timely supply information is shared with all stakeholders .
Maintenance of and daily monitoring of DC sku inventory levels against target.
Ensuring efficient and effective scheduling that balances customer requirements with maximum production utilization, maintain target inventory levels & minimize excess & obsolescence.
Focusing on customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring of established metrics relating to order-fill rates, backorder and inventory replenishment.
Liaising with Operations on backorder and low limit skus for prioritization while providing accurate recovery timelines.
Work closely with Site Ops, Freight, warehousing and distribution teams on maintaining accurate planning parameters & lane set-up.
Maintenance of Raw Materials Planning parameters in line with MPS and regular liaison with Purchasing staff on relevant issues pertaining to the demand and supply of Raw Materials
Forecasting of lot profiles for Operations and Cartooning to determine setups for coming months/years
Lead projects on Production Planning improvements to manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining Customer Service
Support all new product introductions,.
Key player in any system developments and enhancements pertaining to improving Planning processes

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g. A.P.I.C.S Certification
Demonstrated experience with managing a site level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning / RCCP tools & MPS.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel capability, with Power BI, Altrix or Tableau skill-set a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.