Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Supply Chain Planner to join its growing team in Cork.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring materials are available to support production requirements, maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, and partnering with key internal teams to deliver a reliable and efficient supply chain.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the availability of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain supply plans using ERP planning systems.
- Monitor inventory performance and proactively manage risks relating to shortages, excess stock, and supply continuity.
- Work with suppliers to track deliveries, manage lead times, and improve supply performance.
- Partner with procurement, production, customer service, and logistics teams to support smooth supply chain operations.
- Review demand and supply information to support effective planning decisions.
- Identify and resolve supply challenges, escalating potential risks where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing planning processes and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate planning data, system settings, and supply parameters.
Key Requirements:
- 2+ years supply planning experience with a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret supply chain data.
- A qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous.