Site Planning Manager

Bausch + Lomb; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch & Lomb in Waterford is seeking a Site Planning Manager to lead the planning activities for the Waterford manufacturing campus. You will manage the site S&OP process, engage with site leadership on capacity, and ensure inventory targets and customer service levels are met.

The role requires 5–8 years in planning or supply chain, plus managerial experience. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and excellent communication are essential as you collaborate across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Graduate or equivalent professional qualification; APICS certification.
• Experience managing a site level S&OP process; knowledge of Net requirement planning, RCCP, and MPS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; advanced Excel; Power BI/Tableau skills are a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead local planning team and oversee site S&OP process.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate production scheduling.
• Coordinate with Operations, Freight, warehousing on planning parameters.
• Align capacity utilization with customer service targets and KPI metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

APICS Certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Altrix

Job description

Date: Apr 18, 2026

Location: IE - Waterford, IE

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Site Planning Manager

The Site Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the planning activities for the Waterford Bausch & Lomb Contact Lens 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.

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.