Materials & Production Planner

Inform3 Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Materials & Production Planner in Co. Louth. The role involves establishing production schedules, managing inventory, and coordinating with teams for optimal efficiency. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years in a similar role, strong IT skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This position offers a competitive salary between €45K and €50K.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a planning/scheduling role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define monthly production plans based on customer forecasts.
• Create weekly production plans in the ERP system.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

IT skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Third level Business or Supply Chain qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

Job Title – Materials & Production Planner

Job Location – Co. Louth

Salary – €45K – €50K

About the Company: Our client based in Dundalk, Co. Louth are currently looking for a Materials & Production Planner to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, organization and coordination of production schedules.

You will report to the Production Manager on a regular basis and will create weekly production plans in the ERP System and track production variances.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Define monthly production plans based on customer forecasts with the understanding of operational constraints.
• Create weekly production plans in the ERP system and track production variances.
• Keep Production Manager and Head of Operations informed of production plan and any potential bottlenecks.
• Work closely with production and engineering to accommodate fast track customer orders or prototypes.
• Define inventory plans to demonstrate accurate planning.
• Generate purchase requisitions and ensure availability of material to meet production planning.
• Work closely with procurement personnel to consider external vendor inputs and outputs to determine options for component management.
• Management of relevant KPIs whilst leading and participating in continuous improvement.
• Support the development of any future improvements to the planning process.
• All other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in a planning/scheduling role, preferably in the manufacturing sectors.
• Strong IT skills with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor desirable).
• Third level Business or Supply Chain qualification (desirable).
• Excellent time management, organisation and planning ability.
• Capable of multitasking and dealing with competing priorities within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán on 015 314 886 or please send across your CV for consideration.

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