Materials & Supply Planner

Viking Pump, Inc.; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Pump Technologies Ireland Ltd in Shannon is seeking a Materials & Supply Planner to balance material flow, collaborate with operations, and optimize inventory while supporting customer demand. The role interfaces with customer service, quality, finance, and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability.

You will manage planning data, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with business objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years experience in purchasing or manufacturing planning.
• APICS/CPM certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and material plans to support customer demand and operational requirements.
• Manage MRP outputs and take appropriate actions to ensure material availability.
• Convert demand requirements into purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to mitigate supply risks.
• Support production scheduling activities by ensuring timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, safety stock levels, and system data.

Skills

Materials planning

MRP planning

Supplier management

Inventory optimization

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree in related field

APICS CPM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At IDEX Pump Technologies (Ireland) Ltd , we are proud to be part of the global IDEX Corporation family, operating through Viking Pump , a world leader in fluid handling solutions. Since our establishment in 1985 , our Shannon facility has grown into a trusted European hub for the assembly, testing, and distribution of high-performance pump technologies.

Located in the Shannon Industrial Estate, County Clare , we deliver custom-engineered pump solutions that support industries as diverse as Chemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Materials & Infrastructure . Our work is about more than pumps - it’s about enabling critical processes that keep industries and communities running around the world.

What sets us apart is our people. Our tight knit , highly skilled team combines the agility of local expertise with the strength of a global organisation. Here in Shannon, you’ll find opportunities to work on cutting-edge engineering projects , collaborate across functions - from customer service and operations to testing and logistics - and contribute to solutions with real-world impact.

As part of the IDEX Fluid & Metering Technologies segment , we offer more than just a job. We provide a place to grow, learn, and innovate in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork . Our employees are problem solvers and innovators, empowered to make a difference in both the company and the industries we serve.

If you’re looking to build a career with a company that blends global strength with local opportunity , IDEX Pump Technologies Ireland is the place where your skills, ideas, and ambition can thrive. Together, we engineer solutions that truly matter.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: On Site - Shannon Ireland

The Materials & Supply Planner is responsible for planning, procuring, and managing materials required to support manufacturing operations and customer demand. This role ensures the effective flow of materials through the supply chain by balancing inventory investment, supplier performance, production requirements, and service levels.

Working closely with Operations, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, the Supply Chain Planner will manage material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support the achievement of operational and financial objectives.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Supply & Materials Planning

• Develop and maintain production and material plans to support customer demand and operational requirements.
• Manage MRP outputs and take appropriate actions to ensure material availability.
• Convert demand requirements into purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to mitigate supply risks.
• Support production scheduling activities by ensuring timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, safety stock levels, and system data.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and commodities.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders in accordance with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address issues impacting supply continuity.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers to improve service, quality, and responsiveness.
• Support supplier reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
• Escalate supply risks and develop mitigation plans where necessary.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Monitor inventory performance against business targets and budgets.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to improve inventory turns and working capital.
• Participate in cycle count and inventory accuracy activities.
• Support initiatives to reduce material waste and slow-moving inventory.
• Quarterly review of EOZ to identify excess, obsolete and zero usage inventory on hand and develop disposition/reduction plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support business objectives.
• Participate in SIOP/S&OP discussions and provide planning inputs as required.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, and change management activities.
• Communicate material constraints, supply risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects across planning and supply chain processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory performance, and supplier management.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives within the value stream.
• Drive improvements in planning accuracy, data integrity, and process efficiency.
• Participate in system enhancements and planning tool improvements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Inventory Value vs. Budget/AOP
• Inventory Turns
• Material Availability
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• MRP Master Data Accuracy
• Excess and Obsolete Inventory
• Inventory Accuracy
• Productivity Savings

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in a purchasing position, or related experience in manufacturing environment.
• College degree in a related field preferred
• APICS or CPM certificate preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
• Visual acuity is needed for close detail work and computer use.

General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment

Compensation Information

The expected pay range for this position is 45,000 - 55,000 annually.

Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other objective job-related factors. This position may be eligible for a bonus or other incentive plan, as well as other forms of compensation.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Viking Pump