
Planner
Job Description
Posted on: August 7, 2026
PlannerLocation: CorkDuration: 12 monthsHours: 39
The primary purpose of this job is to Plan the Manufacturing and Positioning of material and/or Cork manufactured product to ensure Customer and Business Requirements are achieved.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the effective coordination of the supply planning, purchasing and production scheduling activities for products managed.
- Managing on time supply to customers.
- Management of raw material and component supply to support Operations.
- Monitors production planning system with relevant performance metrics e.g. schedule attainment, lead time.
- Determines production plan and in association with VS partner, ensures timely completion of planned production.
- Analyses product demand, consumption, as well as production specifications and plant and supplier capacity data.
- Reviews capacity loads to identify potential manufacturing constraints.
- Works with Operations, Engineering and Quality partners to resolve and mitigate potential supply challenges.
- Key member of relevant New Product launch teams.
- Identifies key stakeholders and establishes effective communication plans across various groups such as customers, commercial partners, suppliers, global supply chain and site departments.
- Manages and/or maintains raw material inventory investment per inventory entitlement models and drives improvement opportunities.
- Supplier performance management: measurement, identification of performance issues and working together to resolve and prevent reoccurrence.
- Contributes to site RCCP review for relevant VS.
- Identifies and drives Lean or Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with current regulatory standards and guidelines (EHS, Quality and Financial compliance)
How to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Advanced data reporting and analytical skills.
- APICS Certification
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User, able to execute in an ERP System
Benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.
about DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes.
https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes
https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-GB/companies/depuy-synthes
Application Process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.
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