Supply Planner (9-12 Month Contract) - Limerick, Dublin or Belfast

Sysco Ireland; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a proactive Supply Planner to ensure product availability in the distribution system and support the commercial strategy. You will balance forecasts, current stock, and supplier lead times to minimise shortages and overstock while working closely with suppliers on lead times and service levels.

The role requires strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent organisation and communication, and a collaborative approach with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with flexibility to interact with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales and mitigate waste by balancing demand forecasts, current stock levels, and supplier lead times to minimise shortages and overstock.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure contract compliance and adherence to lead times, service levels, and delivery accuracy.
• Support Stock Level KPIs by actively managing DSO, identifying risks early, and taking corrective action to protect availability while avoiding excess.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication and rapid issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data and stocking policies aligned with demand patterns and financial objectives.

Job description

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Supply Planner - Co. Limerick, Dublin Or Belfast. This role will play a key role in ensuring products are available in the Distribution system to support the Commercial Strategy and meet the service requirements of our customers.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details
• Self-motivated
• Organised and results driven

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales and mitigate waste by balancing demand forecasts, current stock levels, and supplier lead times to minimise both shortages and overstock.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure full contract compliance, including adherence to agreed lead times, service levels, and delivery accuracy.
• Support the achievement of Stock Level KPIs by actively managing DSO, identifying risks early, and taking corrective action to protect availability while avoiding excess.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication, rapid issue resolution, and consistent supply performance.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data
• Maintain stocking policies by regularly reviewing product performance and adjusting stocked versus non‑stock status in line with demand patterns, financial objectives, and operational constraints

Requirements:

• Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
• Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in their attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• The successful candidate must also be an excellent team player and be willing to interact with both customers and suppliers
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours

Sysco Ireland Culture

o Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.

o Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.

o Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.

o A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.