Planner/Buyer (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

Donohoe Drinks Ltd.; Waterford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Insurance

Increased Annual Leave Per Year of Se

Company Social Events

Employee Wellness Events

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Parking

Bike to Work

Job summary

Donohoe Drinks Ltd. in Waterford is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting January 2027.

The role sits in a growing FMCG environment, coordinating day-to-day production planning to meet customer deadlines and optimise inventory and scheduling. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and the Planning Manager, with responsibilities spanning forecast-based planning, material sourcing, and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Degree or qualification in production or related area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with BC and SAP planning tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define weekly/daily production plans based on forecast and constraints.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Manage delivery schedule for raw and packing materials.
• Ensure packaging and product availability to meet needs.
• Coordinate with Warehouse on inventory levels.
• Monitor haulage and shipping; track delivery performance.
• Identify new suppliers and support annual sourcing plans.
• Work with Planning Manager to fix scheduling issues.
• Review inventory levels monthly and take actions.
• Measure and report KPI adherence.
• Participate in cross-functional projects across the business.

Skills

Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree in production or related area

Tools

Business Central

SAP planning tools

Job description

Planner/Buyer (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

Donohoe Drinks Ltd.

Location: On site / Waterford, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Manufacturing | Production Planner
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Us...

Donohoe Drinks Company in Waterford is Ireland’s oldest independent manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, and we have recently joined the portfolio of companies under West Cork Distillers. We are a contract bottling, manufacturing and blending company, with over 125 years in the business and our flexible plant enables us to fulfil small and large quantities for specialist or premium products and high volume established brands.

We are looking for...

We are seeking applications for a Buyer/Planner to join our Waterford team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and energetic company operating in the growing FMCG sector. As Buyer/Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day production planning, supporting efficient operations and helping us provide excellent service to our customers.

What you’ll do…

• Define weekly/daily production plans based on agreed forecast and operational constraints.
• Consult and work closely with customers/clients to ensure efficient production and delivery of product to agreed deadlines.
• Manage delivery schedule for raw and packing materials and monitor performance.
• Ensure packaging and product/material availability to meet production requirements.
• Liaise with Warehouse on inventory levels and movement of stock.
• Monitor and co-ordinate haulage and shipping. Monitor delivery schedule performance.
• Identify new suppliers and implement agreements as part of annual sourcing plans.
• Work closely with Planning Manager to ensure fast correction on any supply or scheduling issues.
• Evaluate inventory levels on a monthly basis and determine action where necessary
• Measure, analyse and report key process metrics, and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Participate in cross-functional projects across the business.

What you'll have..

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Relevant degree or qualification in production or related area.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Good planning, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional environment within a fast-paced organisation.
• Self motivated, energetic, dependable with clear attention to detail.
• Good time management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Understanding production capabilities and capacities in relation to customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience in the use of Business Central and SAP planning tools is desirable

We Offer...

• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Increased Annual Leave Per Year of Service
• Company Social Events
• Employee Wellness Events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Parking
• Bike to Work

This role is based in our facility in Donohoe Drinks, Waterford.

The standard working hours are 8am to 5pm on Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1 pm on Fridays