Strategic Materials Replenishment Planner

Creative Engineering Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Engineering Limited in Ireland is seeking a Materials Replenishment Planner for a JnJ facility. You will procure raw materials and packaging, manage intercompany purchases, and support the global PP&L replenishment strategy with a focus on cost and service.

The role requires 5+ years in senior supply chain roles within regulated manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (JDE XE preferred), and strong analytical, change management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably Supply Chain related; IIPMM/APICS qualification is required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and ERP systems, preferably JDE XE.
• Project management experience; Six Sigma/Lean certification (JJPS, Green/Black Belt) highly desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior Supply Chain role within a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment; procurement/purchasing/planning function.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement/sourcing experience preferred.
• Experience in Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Forecasting; Change Management concepts.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; strong ability to deliver results.
• Proven ability to interact with cross-functional peers and senior management in a global setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly with structured messages and well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Procure (new) raw materials and packaging; manage intercompany purchases per procedures.
• Support PP&L replenishment strategy, cost reduction standards and metrics.
• Lead supplier S&OP meetings and be primary PP&L contact for supply escalations.
• Implement a disciplined replenishment process focusing on total cost, quality and service.
• Review replenishment demand and capacity with suppliers to identify constraints.
• Build value-adding relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Maintain accurate MRP/replenishment parameters for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor forecasted demand, inventory targets and quarterly spend projections.
• Report supplier OTIF and PIT metrics; communicate internally and externally.
• Mitigate supply chain risk; implement Kanban, VMI and centralized inventory.
• Collaborate with Receiving, AP and other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards; participate in audits and improvement projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Change management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

IIPMM/APICS qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (JDE XE)

Visio

Job description

Creative Engineering Limited in Ireland is seeking a Materials Replenishment Planner for a JnJ facility. You will procure raw materials and packaging, manage intercompany purchases, and support the global PP&L replenishment strategy with a focus on cost and service.

The role requires 5+ years in senior supply chain roles within regulated manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (JDE XE preferred), and strong analytical, change management and negotiation skills.