Planning Manager

Hero Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package available

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee supply chain planning for a manufacturing site in Sligo. The role requires experience in developing production schedules, managing inventories, and leading planning processes. Ideal candidates should possess a degree and have at least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, with strong skills in leadership and stakeholder management. Join a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and develop effective planning strategies.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with demand and capacity.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels for cost efficiency.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency.
• Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios to support decision-making.
• Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities.
• Support core planning functions, including Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Track, analyse, and report on planning and operational performance metrics.
• Contribute to network-wide supply chain initiatives to enhance integration and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Job description

Planning Manager – Sligo

Overview

We are currently seeking a Planning Manager to join a manufacturing site in Sligo. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and material availability to support manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills, capable of driving integration, risk management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with demand and manufacturing capacity
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency
• Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios to support decision-making
• Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities
• Support core planning functions, including Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Track, analyse, and report on planning and operational performance metrics
• Contribute to network-wide supply chain initiatives to enhance integration and service delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and develop effective planning strategies
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and compliance

Additional Information

• Competitive package available
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative environment
• Career progression within a dynamic manufacturing setting