Site Planning Manager

Force; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Site Planning Manager in Waterford. This role involves managing the site planning activities, ensuring efficient scheduling while maintaining inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role in supply chain management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI are essential. This position offers the opportunity to enhance processes and work closely with various stakeholders for operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience managing a site level S&OP process and understanding of Net requirement planning.
• Familiarity with advanced Excel and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage local planning team and enhance the S&OP process.
• Maintain and monitor DC SKU inventory against targets.
• Ensure effective scheduling that meets customer requirements.

Skills

Planning or supply chain management

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Understanding of S&OP process

Education

Graduate or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Power BI

Altrix

Tableau

Job description

The Site Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the planning activities for the manufacturing campus. This role involves management of the site monthly S&OP process, engagement with site leadership for capacity utilization & production scheduling while ensuring the network Inventory & customer service levels are delivered. The Planning Manager will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the supply chain to align production prioritization, supply feedback loop & Inventory targets aligning with business objectives and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. Please note this position is based in Waterford onsite.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage local planning team.
• Maintain & enhance the site S&OP process, ensure accurate and timely supply information is shared with all stakeholders .
• Maintenance of and daily monitoring of DC sku inventory levels against target.
• Ensuring efficient and effective scheduling that balances customer requirements with maximum production utilization, maintain target inventory levels & minimize excess & obsolescence.
• Focusing on customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring of established metrics relating to order-fill rates, backorder and inventory replenishment.
• Liaising with Operations on backorder and low limit skus for prioritization while providing accurate recovery timelines.
• Work closely with Site Ops, Freight, warehousing and distribution teams on maintaining accurate planning parameters & lane set-up.
• Maintenance of Raw Materials Planning parameters in line with MPS and regular liaison with Purchasing staff on relevant issues pertaining to the demand and supply of Raw Materials
• Forecasting of lot profiles for Operations and Cartooning to determine setups for coming months/years
• Lead projects on Production Planning improvements to manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining Customer Service
• Support all new product introductions, ensure no risk to launch timelines, control initial build requirements & timelines across the full range.
• Key player in any system developments and enhancements pertaining to improving Planning processes
• Execute other managerial and operational disciplines of the Planning Department as and when required. Focus on the continuous enhancement of the department, within the Organization, through a professional and mature approach at all times

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g. A.P.I.C.S Certification
• Demonstrated experience with managing a site level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning / RCCP tools & MPS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel capability, with Power BI, Altrix or Tableau skill-set a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.