Spclst, Planning & Scheduling

MSD; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Ireland is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Specialist in Dunboyne. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct material forecasts, ensuring procurement aligns with the site’s budget while utilizing SAP systems. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a qualification in a related field. This role supports a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Direct Material planning experience in a similar position.
• Experience in NPI desirable.
• Biologics drug substance manufacturing experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assigned direct material planning categories are executed as per the site budget.
• All planning and execution activities are completed in the site’s SAP system.
• Work closely with the Material Availability Team to communicate the material ordering plan.

Skills

SAP – Proficiency in material requirement planning

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Education

3rd Level Qualification – Technical, Supply Chain, APICS, Business

Tools

MS applications - Outlook, Word, advanced Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Planning and Scheduling Specialist in Dunboyne Biologics. The role is responsible for creating direct material forecasts and order execution to meet the needs of the site value stream.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assigned direct material planning categories are executed as per the site budget and approved plan of record for the site.
• All planning and execution activities are completed in the site’s SAP system, with the Supply Chain planner playing a key role in master data maintenance and business analytics.
• Be comfortable working on new product introductions (NPI) during early demand definition and expedited ordering processes.
• Continuously improve the Material Management Process on site.
• Ensure material forecasting is kept current in the site’s ERP system in line with the material planning cycle.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times and agreed SLAs with site customers.
• Work closely with the Material Availability Team to communicate the material ordering plan.
• Build an excellent relationship with suppliers of assigned categories to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.
• Track and challenge assigned supplier safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Minimize obsolescence with the site Production Planners who allocate Direct Material to the production orders.
• Ensure material planning processes meet schedule needs while balancing safety, quality, and cost.
• Network with above-site ERP subject matter experts to build expertise in oneself and others.
• Work with global product teams and global supply chain stakeholders to ensure the site plan of record incorporates global demand information.

Qualifications

• SAP – Proficiency in material requirement planning.
• Minimum 3 years of Direct Material planning experience in a similar position.
• Experience in NPI desirable.
• Biologics drug substance manufacturing experience is desired.
• 3rd Level Qualification required – Technical, Supply Chain, APICS, Business.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt desirable.
• MS applications - Outlook, Word, advanced Excel.
• Enterprise mindset to ensure the right priorities are set for the site.
• Stakeholder engagement, influencing and management skills.
• Excellent collaboration, communication & problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

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. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

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. Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

Application

So, if you are ready to: Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Required Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Business Requirements Gathering, Collaborative Communications, Cross-Functional Communications, Data Analysis, Dispatching, Driving Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Resource Management (ERP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Forecasting, Inbound Logistics, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Management, Management Process, Master Data Management (MDM), MRP Systems, Production Planning, SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP Project System (PS), SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), Scheduling, Six Sigma

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Job Posting End Date: 10/14/2025

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