Sales and Operations Planning Lead

Job Description A Sales and Operations Planning Lead is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Galway based manufacturing client. Role of this position

• Generate and refine statistical forecasts for stock keeping unit/customer levels, analysing trends and market intelligence to minimize error.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings, ensuring alignment between commercial plans and operational capability. Present the MPS (Master Production Schedule) that supports EOQ for both Purchasing and Operations.
• Schedule orders to WIP in line with product lead times.
• Manage inventory drivers to support target stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Collaborate across departments (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain) to integrate business intelligence into the forecast.
• Provide professional communications to all stakeholders internally and externally.
• Drive improvements in forecasting methodology and system capabilities.
• Support the Head of Materials in developing and improving planning processes across the organisation.
• Promote best practices in forecasting, inventory planning, and use of ERP systems.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure a collaborative planning environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain, or analytics, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or pharma.
• Level 7/8 in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or relevant field.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (SAP4/Hana), and planning tools like Blue Yonder, JDA, or Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to lead without authority, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• APICS/CPIM is an advantage.

Please call Michael O’Connor today for further information on 091-452410 or email moconnor@careerwise.ie CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.