Senior Materials & Supply Planner

IDEX Corporation; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Pump Technologies Ireland, Shannon, Ireland, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to drive material planning, purchasing, and inventory control. You will collaborate with multiple functions to ensure material availability, optimize MRP outputs, and maintain supplier performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong analytical ability, ERP/MRP proficiency, and effective stakeholder communication to support on-time production in a growing European hub.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and material plans to support customer demand and operational requirements.
• Manage MRP outputs and convert demand into purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address issues impacting supply continuity.
• Oversee inventory management and cycles, aiming for turns and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate across functions (Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, Engineering, Finance) on planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical skills

ERP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree

APICS/CPM certificate preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IDEX Pump Technologies Ireland, Shannon, Ireland, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to drive material planning, purchasing, and inventory control. You will collaborate with multiple functions to ensure material availability, optimize MRP outputs, and maintain supplier performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong analytical ability, ERP/MRP proficiency, and effective stakeholder communication to support on-time production in a growing European hub.