Senior Supply Chain Planner

Next Generation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Next Generation in North Dublin is seeking a Supply Chain Planner on a contract basis to manage material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products and changes. You will keep the SAP schedule accurate and release process orders to keep production moving on time.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA, you will contribute to strategic planning, inventory analysis, and new material introductions, helping ensure JIT and weigh &

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science-related discipline.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Manufacturing with hands-on Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control experience.
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is a bonus, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products and product changes.
• Keep the production schedule accurate in SAP, release process orders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and the warehouse/logistics team to keep JIT and Weigh & Dispense running smoothly.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science-related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Planner — Biologics Manufacturing, North Dublin Contract | PAYE | ~24 weeks | Start October 2026

Our client, a global biologics manufacturing site, is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to join their production planning team on a contract basis.

The role:

You'll act as production planner for the site — managing material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products, and product changes. You'll keep the production schedule accurate in SAP, release process orders, and work closely with Manufacturing and the warehouse/logistics team to keep JIT and Weigh & Dispense running smoothly so materials are always ready on time.

You'll be the Supply Chain voice in cross-functional work — partnering with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA — and will get involved in strategic planning, inventory analysis, new material introductions, and supply chain investigations/change controls.

What you'll need

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science-related discipline
• 5+ years in Supply Chain or Manufacturing, with hands-on Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control experience
• Strong SAP and Excel skills; a Quality Management System background
• cGMP Biologics manufacturing experience is a strong plus
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is a bonus, not essential

Details

• Contract through 31 March 2027, 39 hrs/week