Manager: Supply Chain Planner

Next Generation Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for a biologics manufacturing site in North Dublin on a contract basis. You will manage material and production scheduling, ensure SAP accuracy, and coordinate with Manufacturing and logistics to keep JIT and Weigh & Dispense running smoothly.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with MS&T, Validation, QA, and Maintenance, plus involvement in strategic planning, inventory analysis, and new material introductions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or science-related discipline.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Manufacturing with hands-on Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control experience.
• Strong SAP and Excel skills; a Quality Management System background.
• cGMP Biologics manufacturing experience is a strong plus.
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is a bonus, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as production planner for the site, managing material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products, and product changes.
• Keep the production schedule accurate in SAP, release process orders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and warehouse/logistics to maintain JIT and Weigh & Dispense readiness.
• Be the Supply Chain voice in cross-functional work—partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T, and QA.
• Get involved in strategic planning, inventory analysis, new material introductions, and supply chain investigations/change controls.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory control

Quality management system

cGMP Biologics

APICS CPIM/CSCP (bonus)

SAP experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or science

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Planner - Biologics Manufacturing, North Dublin Contract | PAYE | ~24 weeks | Start October 2026

Our client, a global biologics manufacturing site, is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to join their production planning team on a contract basis.

The role You'll act as production planner for the site - managing material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products, and product changes. You'll keep the production schedule accurate in SAP, release process orders, and work closely with Manufacturing and the warehouse/logistics team to keep JIT and Weigh & Dispense running smoothly so materials are always ready on time.

You'll be the Supply Chain voice in cross-functional work - partnering with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA - and will get involved in strategic planning, inventory analysis, new material introductions, and supply chain investigations/change controls.

What you'll need

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science-related discipline
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Manufacturing, with hands-on Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control experience
• Strong SAP and Excel skills; a Quality Management System background
• cGMP Biologics manufacturing experience is a strong plus
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is a bonus, not essential

Details

• Contract through 31 March 2027, 39 hrs/week

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