Strategic Material Planner: Inventory & Sourcing

CareerWise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is assisting a Galway based client seeking a Material Planner (Buyer/Planner). The role focuses on planning and scheduling material from suppliers to guarantee component availability and avoid downtime, while managing inventory to meet service and inventory targets.

The successful candidate will perform timely procurement, analyze requisitions, onboard suppliers, maintain PFEP inputs, and optimize supplier performance, aiming for cost-effective, on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or 3+ years minimum planner/buyer manufacturing experience.
• APICS CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base.
• Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.
• Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities.
• Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed.
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Procure production/inventory/MRO items in a timely, cost-conscious manner.
• Receive requisitions and determine quantity and delivery requirements.
• From approved supplier list, select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.
• On-board new selected suppliers relative to material planning.
• Maintain up-to-date ABC classification and PFEP inputs for planning.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier scheduling

Inventory management

ERP

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or 3+ years minimum planner/buyer manufacturing experience

APICS CPIM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment is assisting a Galway based client seeking a Material Planner (Buyer/Planner). The role focuses on planning and scheduling material from suppliers to guarantee component availability and avoid downtime, while managing inventory to meet service and inventory targets.

The successful candidate will perform timely procurement, analyze requisitions, onboard suppliers, maintain PFEP inputs, and optimize supplier performance, aiming for cost-effective, on-time deliveries.