Manager, Supply Planning

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Cork is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the supply planning function in a manufacturing environment. You will balance demand, inventory, capacity and cost while ensuring timely product availability.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, IOM, Warehousing and Commercial teams to develop robust supply plans, manage risks and drive continuous improvement. This role is based in Tullagreen, Cork.

Qualifications

• 5 years in supply planning or related manufacturing planning roles.
• Experience leading a planning team.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP and inventory planning.
• Experience leading S&OP/IBP processes.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of supply/production plans aligned to demand and capacity.
• Develop and manage the Supply Planning team with clear priorities.
• Identify and manage material shortages, capacity constraints and risks.
• Communicate supply risks to senior stakeholders clearly.
• Optimise inventory while maintaining service targets.
• Support S&OP/IBP processes with analysis of supply, capacity and inventory.
• Ensure availability with Manufacturing and Procurement.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Drive improvements to planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Utilise ERP/MRP data accurately for planning.

Skills

Supply planning leadership

Team management

MRP/ERP/inventory planning

SOP/IBP process

Analytical decision making

Job description

Supply Planning Manager

Location: Tullagreen, Cork
Department: Supply Planning
Reports to: Director of Supply Planning

Role Overview

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for leading the supply planning function within a manufacturing environment, ensuring the right products and materials are available at the right time while balancing customer demand, inventory, capacity and cost.

The role will work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, IOM, Warehousing and Commercial teams to develop robust supply plans, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of supply and production plans in line with demand, capacity and inventory requirements.
• Manage and develop the Supply Planning team, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and effective performance.
• Identify and proactively manage material shortages, capacity constraints and supply risks.
• Provide clear communication and escalation of supply risks to senior stakeholders.
• Optimise inventory levels while maintaining agreed customer service targets.
• Lead or support the S&OP/IBP process, providing clear analysis of supply, capacity and inventory requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure production and material availability.
• Monitor key supply chain KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.
• Identify and deliver improvements to planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP systems and accurate planning data.

Experience & Skills

• 5 years experience in supply planning, production planning or a similar manufacturing supply chain role.
• Previous experience managing or leading a planning team.
• Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, inventory and production planning and leading an S&OP / IBP process.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to influence at plant and production cells level.
• Demonstrated through previous roles a readiness for first line management role based on performance and maturity.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €76,000 - €126,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package.

If you'd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.