Site Planning Manager

Our client, a multinational medical device manufacturer, is currently looking for a Site Planning Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Site Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the planner activities for the Waterford manufacturing site.

This is a fully on-site position based outside of Waterford City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the local planning team and oversee all core planning activities.
• Maintain and improve the site S&OP process, ensuring timely and accurate supply visibility for all stakeholders
• Monitor DC SKU inventory daily, managing levels against targets and minimising excess.
• Develop efficient production schedules that balance customer demand, capacity utilisation, and inventory goals.
• Drive customer satisfaction by tracking and acting on key metrics such as fill rates, backorders, and replenishment performance.
• Coordinate with Operations to prioritise low-stock or backordered SKUs and provide reliable recovery timelines.
• Partner closely with Operations, Freight, Warehousing, and Distribution to ensure correct planning parameters and lane setups.
• Maintain raw material planning parameters aligned with the MPS and collaborate regularly with Purchasing on supply issues.
• Lead initiatives to enhance production planning processes, improving manufacturing efficiency while upholding service levels.
• Support new product introductions, safeguarding launch timelines and managing initial build requirements.
• Perform additional managerial and operational duties as needed, emphasising continuous improvement and professional development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, e.g. APICS Certification.
• Demonstrated experience with managing a site-level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning / RCCP tools and MPS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capability with Power BI, Altrix or Tableau is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is a bonus.