Supply Planners x 2
A dynamic and growing international FMCG brand have created 2 new vacancies due to continued expansion into new markets. Previous experience with Supply Planning in a complex, international network is essential.
The Supply Planners are accountable for the efficient and effective execution of the Supply Planning process at, including all materials ordering & balancing to allow for timely production. The Supply Planner will create, maintain, manage and report on the 12-month supply, materials and inventory availability plan, on a weekly basis to ensure effective continuity of supply of all required finished goods.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage delivery performance versus the replenishment schedule, with root cause analysis.
- Management and prioritization of shortages and plan change requests with Demand Planning.
- Calculation of raw material requirements to support long term production plans.
- Regular reconciliation of raw material inventory pre & postproduction and at month end.
- Master Data set up and maintenance of all raw material inventory items.
Key Metrics & Financial Targets:
- Fill rate
- OTIF measures
- Production Slack and Optimisation
- Lead Time to Customer
- Lot sizing and EOQ metrics for materials ordering
Own:
- Planning and delivering optimal inventory levels for both raw material & finished goods.
- Monitor market demand across the various markets to ensure best possible availability, whilst balancing the cost of inventory capital, capacity constraints and plant production efficiencies.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive supply planning and raw materials procurement & management experience
- Experience across key supply chain areas across supply planning.
- Experience of participating in innovation & new product introduction projects.
- Advanced EXCEL skills
Extraordinary Leadership Expectations:
- Drives Growth & Outcomes: Delivers on commitments, uses data in decisions, takes ownership
- Promotes Ideas & Curiosity: Ongoing self-development, asks questions, prioritizes improvement
- Actively Care & Develop: Celebrates our culture, addresses performance, builds on strengths, motivates teams
Please note candidates must be in possession of valid EU work permit and be resident in Ireland
