Senior Supply Chain Planner
Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group
Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
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Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join a leading global healthcare manufacturing organization at their Athlone, Ireland facility. This is a critical, strategic position focused on transforming long-term demand projections into a detailed Master Production Schedule (MPS) and an optimized capacity plan. The goal is to maintain superior customer service levels within a strictly regulated manufacturing setting. This is a permanent contract with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead capacity planning initiatives and aggregate demand-to-hours modeling.
- Formulate and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and site capacity through effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Proactively identify potential risks related to inventory, materials, and production limitations.
- Conduct thorough analysis and present planning performance metrics to senior management.
- Champion and implement continuous improvements in planning systems and methodologies.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, finance, quality assurance, and the global supply chain teams.
Experience and Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, specifically within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in capacity management, inventory optimization strategies, and production planning techniques.
- Proficiency with advanced ERP/APS systems such as SAP, Oracle, ASCP, MRP, or similar planning software.
- Advanced analytical skills, including strong data analysis capabilities and expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- A proven track record of successfully influencing senior-level stakeholders.
- Prior experience in regulated manufacturing sectors like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other healthcare industries is highly advantageous.
Additional Information
For further details or a confidential conversation regarding this Senior Supply Chain Planner opportunity, please reach out to Michelle Miley at 090 6450667 or via email at [email protected].