VMI Supply Chain Manager

Chemco; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemco Ireland Limited seeks an experienced VMI Supply Chain Manager to own and optimise Vendor Managed Inventory for key customers. You will ensure service levels, forecast accuracy and inventory performance across Chemco’s portfolio.

You will coordinate with Commercial, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse and Transport teams to deliver integrated supply chain solutions and drive continuous improvement in inventory efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or related discipline.
• Experience leading customer-facing supply chain programmes and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization and service level management.
• Experience analysing supply chain data and producing operational reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programmes to meet service levels and performance.
• Oversee demand forecasting, inventory planning and replenishment strategies across locations.
• Act as operational contact for VMI customers, building strong relationships and ensuring requirements are met.
• Monitor inventory levels, trends and forecast accuracy to minimise stockouts and excess stock.
• Develop replenishment parameters, inventory policies and service governance processes.
• Lead customer reviews and provide KPI insights on inventory performance and service levels.

Skills

VMI expertise

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Replenishment strategies

Forecast accuracy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemco Ireland Limited are seeking an experienced and customer-focused VMI Supply Chain Manager to join our growing Distribution Division.

This is a unique opportunity for a supply chain professional to take ownership of Chemco’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) customer portfolio, ensuring excellent service delivery, inventory optimisation, forecast accuracy and supply chain performance.

Working with strategically important customers, the successful candidate will act as the key link between customers, suppliers and internal teams, supporting the continued development and expansion of Chemco’s VMI and integrated supply chain services.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Chemco’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programmes, ensuring agreed service levels and operational performance are achieved.
• Oversee demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment strategies and stock optimisation across customer and Chemco inventory locations.
• Act as the primary operational contact for VMI customers, building strong customer relationships and ensuring customer requirements are understood and delivered.
• Monitor inventory levels, consumption trends and forecast accuracy to minimise stock shortages, excess inventory and supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and maintain replenishment parameters, inventory policies, safety stock levels and service governance processes.
• Lead customer reviews and performance reporting, providing insights on KPIs, inventory performance, service levels and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Identify, manage and escalation supply chain risks, inventory issues and potential service interruptions, ensuring timely resolution and customer communication.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse and Transport teams to ensure seamless execution of customer supply chain requirements.
• Support the implementation and expansion of Chemco’s VMI, 4PL and value-added service offerings across existing and new customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimisation, forecasting accuracy, process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with customer agreements, internal procedures and relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Chemco’s integrated supply chain solutions and VMI service offering.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Replenishment Planning, Customer Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Experience managing customer-facing supply chain programmes and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, replenishment planning and service level management.
• Experience analysing supply chain data and producing operational and customer-facing performance reports.
• Experience using ERP systems, inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, logistics or customer-focused supply chain environments would be advantageous.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide recommendations based on supply chain performance.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of customer requirements and service expectations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to managing supply chain risks and operational challenges.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, service levels and customer satisfaction.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and accountability.
• Results-oriented with the ability to drive actions through to completion.

Our Vision

Everyone at Chemco is united behind a vision of our company growing and evolving as we march towards the future.

We have built our company on strong family foundations and as our team expands, new members introduce new expertise, new experiences, and new insights, further strengthening our business. We recognise that we are only as strong as our team members and so we will continue to search out, recruit and develop exceptional talent.

Chemco Ireland Ltd is committed to recruiting people with the right skills, expertise and qualifications that contribute positively to the values and aims of the company. Chemco Ireland Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, and any additional pre-employment checks that may be required.

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