Strategic Material Planner & Inventory Optimizer

Trane Technologies; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Ireland seeks a Material Planner to coordinate the delivery of materials from suppliers, maintain inventory, and avoid shortages. This role is highly tactical and involves ensuring component availability to meet production schedules.

You will analyse requisitions, select suppliers, onboard new partners, monitor supplier performance, and work with QA to resolve issues, contributing to lean manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years planner/buyer manufacturing experience.
• APICS CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.
• Experience with MRP and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with KanBan and supplier replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Procure production/inventory/MRO items in a timely, cost-conscious manner.
• Receive requisitions and determine quantity, specs, and delivery needs.
• Select suppliers from approved list to meet plant deliveries.
• On-board new suppliers for material planning.
• Maintain ABC classification for planning and PFEP inputs.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve supplier issues.
• Identify cost reduction and productivity opportunities with suppliers.
• Provide customer promise dates by analyzing material and capacity.

Skills

Planner/Buyer experience

ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

APICS CPIM or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trane Technologies in Ireland seeks a Material Planner to coordinate the delivery of materials from suppliers, maintain inventory, and avoid shortages. This role is highly tactical and involves ensuring component availability to meet production schedules.

You will analyse requisitions, select suppliers, onboard new partners, monitor supplier performance, and work with QA to resolve issues, contributing to lean manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives.