Planning Manager

Inova Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Inova Group is seeking a Planning Manager for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Sligo, Ireland. You will oversee S&OP, MPS/MRP, and inventory management while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a proactive, detail-driven professional with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills to ensure material availability and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business field.
• Minimum of 6 years in manufacturing or supply chain planning.
• Proficiency with SAP and MRP/ERP tools; strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP).
• Create and manage detailed production schedules balancing demand and capacity.
• Maintain inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and ensure material availability.
• Lead capacity planning, MRP/ERP processes, and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning functions.
• Monitor performance metrics and support network-wide supply chain activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP software

Job description

We are now hiring a Planning Manager to join our client’s team at their pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sligo. The Planning Manager oversees and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and material availability to support manufacturing operations while driving integration, risk management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role requires a proactive and detail-driven professional with strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process.
• Create and oversee detailed production schedules, considering both demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Foster and sustain productive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners to support collaboration and achieve organisational objectives.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure materials and products are available to meet production and customer needs, while reducing excess stock and related costs.
• Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios.
• Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities.
• Support all planning functions, including Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Track and report planning and operational performance metrics.
• Participate in network-wide supply chain activities to enhance integration and service.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, in a planning role.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP tools, especially SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across diverse functional teams.
• Commitment to adhering to safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all planning operations.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and adapt strategies for changing business environments.