Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Planning, Dunboyne

MSD Ireland; Dunboyne; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD Ireland is seeking a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Planning to own material and demand planning for manufacturing across Quality, Operations, Warehouse and supplier teams. You will lead resolution of material risks, drive SAP-based planning improvements and ensure timely ordering and material availability to support production.

The role offers broad cross-functional exposure and a hybrid working model.

Competenze

• Strong experience in supply chain planning within manufacturing.
• Advanced SAP planning experience (SAP PP).
• Proven ability to identify material risks and drive resolution.
• Experience managing material demand, ordering, inventory and supply availability.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex supply issues, risks and recovery plans clearly.
• Experience working across Quality, Operations, Warehouse and supplier management.
• Strong Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Previous people management experience or interest in leadership.
• Relevant third-level qualification.

Mansioni

• Lead material and supply planning activities to ensure accurate demand, timely ordering and reliable material availability.
• Manage material risks and supply issues, bringing together the right stakeholders to develop and deliver effective recovery plans.
• Coordinate material flow from goods receipt through Quality release and availability for manufacturing.
• Act as a key planning and scheduling representative in cross-functional meetings, clearly communicating risks, priorities and actions.
• Use SAP as the core planning system, ensuring effective execution of material planning processes and accurate planning data.
• Support the continued development and adoption of SAP-based standard work across the planning team.
• Monitor inventory and forecasts to avoid shortages, excess stock and expiry risk.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve material performance and continuity of supply.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive measurable planning improvements.
• Coach and support colleagues to strengthen planning capability and consistent ways of working.

Conoscenze

Supply chain planning

SAP planning

Risk management

Cross-functional comms

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Production scheduling

Excel skills

People leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strumenti

SAP PP (Production Planning)

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Planning. This role will take ownership of supply and material planning, ensuring demand is accurately translated into material requirements and that materials are available to support manufacturing.

Working across Quality, Operations, Warehouse, Supply Chain and supplier-facing teams, you will lead the resolution of material risks and help further embed SAP-based planning and standard ways of working. This is a highly collaborative role offering broad cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to influence how planning processes continue to evolve.

Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to carry out the following:

• Lead material and supply planning activities to ensure accurate demand, timely ordering and reliable material availability.
• Manage material risks and supply issues, bringing together the right stakeholders to develop and deliver effective recovery plans.
• Coordinate material flow from goods receipt through Quality release and availability for manufacturing.
• Act as a key planning and scheduling representative in cross-functional meetings, clearly communicating risks, priorities and actions.
• Use SAP as the core planning system, ensuring effective execution of material planning processes and accurate planning data.
• Support the continued development and adoption of SAP-based standard work across the planning team.
• Monitor inventory and forecasts to avoid shortages, excess stock and expiry risk.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve material performance and continuity of supply.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive measurable planning improvements.
• Coach and support colleagues to strengthen planning capability and consistent ways of working.

What Skills You Will Need

• Strong experience in supply chain, material planning, or planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SAP planning experience, with the ability to translate system processes into effective ways of working.
• Proven ability to identify material or supply risks and proactively drive issues through to resolution.
• Experience managing material demand, ordering, inventory and supply availability.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to represent Planning in stakeholder meetings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex supply issues, risks and recovery plans clearly and factually.
• Experience working across functions such as Quality, Operations, Warehouse and supplier management.
• Strong Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Previous people management experience, or a demonstrated interest in developing people leadership and management capabilities.
• Relevant third-level qualification.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information

Required Skills

• Change Control Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Demand Forecasting
• Order Management
• Organizational Tasks
• Personal Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Production Scheduling
• SAP PP (Production Planning)
• Stakeholder Influence
• Supply Chain Operations
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Vendor Management

Secondary Language(s) Job Description

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

11/9/2026

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Requisition ID

R420547