Supply Chain Manager

LT Talent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Talent is seeking a commercially minded Supply Chain & Merchandising Manager to own inventory planning, forecasting, logistics and product availability for a fast-growing consumer goods brand in Dublin.

You will work closely with Buying, Finance, Sales, Marketing, the warehouse/3PL partner and international manufacturing partners to optimise working capital and ensure on-time launches and retailer readiness. 5+ years in related roles are expected, with strong Excel and ERP/WMS skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Inventory Planning or Operations.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset; excellent Excel and ERP/WMS skills.
• Experience managing international suppliers and logistics.
• Beauty, FMCG or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build rolling 12-month demand forecasts and launches.
• Analyse sales trends and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy.
• Identify stock risks before they occur.
• Own inventory planning across all brands and monitor stock availability.
• Lead monthly inventory review meetings.
• Create and manage purchase orders; track lead times.
• Coordinate freight and logistics; ensure on-time delivery.
• Report weekly dashboards on sales vs forecast, stock, and launches.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Supplier management

Excel

Analytical mindset

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

Role: Supply Chain & Merchandising Manager

Location: Dublin

Reporting To: CEO

Type: Full time | Permanent | 4 days on site

Salary: Up to €70,000 (Negotiable DOE)

About the Business

Exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Supply Chain & Merchandising Manager to own inventory planning, forecasting, logistics and product availability - ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, while optimising working capital and supporting profitable growth for a fast growing consumer goods brand. You'll work closely with Buying, Finance, Sales, Marketing, the warehouse/3PL partner and international manufacturing partners as the operational heartbeat of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Build and maintain rolling 12-month demand forecasts, including new launches
• Analyse sales trends and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy and recommend purchasing quantities
• Identify stock risks before they occur

Inventory Management

• Own inventory planning across all brands, monitoring daily stock availability
• Manage stock ageing and excess inventory to optimise working capital
• Lead monthly inventory review meetings
• Create and manage purchase orders; track production schedules and manufacturing lead times
• Build relationships with international manufacturing partners and monitor supplier performance
• Proactively resolve delays and escape supply risks
• Manage inbound sea, air and road freight, including customs documentation
• Coordinate freight forwarders and logistics partners to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure on-time delivery for launches and retailer deadlines

Warehouse, Merchandising & Stock Allocation

• Act as primary operational contact for the warehouse/3PL partner; manage stock transfers and inventory accuracy
• Own stock allocation across online, high street retail, wholesale and international distributor channels, based on demand, launch priorities and commercial performance

Product Launch Readiness

• Build a documented launch readiness plan for every launch, coordinating forecasts, purchase quantities, factory timelines, freight, allocation and contingency planning

Reporting

• Produce a weekly executive dashboard covering sales vs forecast, stock cover and risk, aged inventory, open POs, supplier and freight performance, and launch readiness

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Inventory Planning or Operations
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset; excellent Excel and ERP/WMS skills
• Experience managing international suppliers and logistics
• Beauty, FMCG or retail experience preferred

Equal Opportunities & Application Process

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicity, genders, ages, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.