Strategic Supply Planner — Onsite in Cork

Stryker Corporation; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Supply Planner for an onsite role in Carrigtwohill. You will develop mid- to short-term supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints, while collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics and demand planning teams to execute plans accurately.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in supply or production planning, strong analytical skills, and solid knowledge of ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accountancy or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or related supply chain functions.
• Solid understanding of supply planning principles, inventory management, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools.
• APICS/CSCP certification or ongoing pursuit is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or pharmaceuticals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mid- to short-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and demand planning teams to ensure accurate and timely execution of supply plans.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics such as inventory turns, service level, and supply plan adherence.
• Identify and escalate supply risks or constraints, propose mitigation actions, and support cross-functional decision-making.
• Ensure supply plans are reflected in ERP and planning systems; maintain planning parameters (lead times, MOQ, safety stock).
• Support the S&OP process with data inputs, plan assumptions, and scenario modeling.
• Take financial accountability for inventory related to assigned portfolio (target setting, aging analysis, write-off risk, reporting).
• Work with finance and supply planning leadership to balance inventory levels and working capital.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

OMP

Job description

Stryker Corporation in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Supply Planner for an onsite role in Carrigtwohill. You will develop mid- to short-term supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints, while collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics and demand planning teams to execute plans accurately.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in supply or production planning, strong analytical skills, and solid knowledge of ERP systems