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Our client based in Co. Westmeath is hiring a Supply Planner.

This company is a Global operation manufacturing medical device products. The company is on an exciting new venture, it's a great job opportunity to be part of the company’s next period of growth.

They are hiring a Supply Planner to join the Supply Chain Team. This will suit an experienced Buyer/Planner with at least 5 years' experience. The Supply Planner will have responsibility for planning of finished goods for the EMEA region.

This is a permanent job with hybrid work on offer.

Excellent package available with flexible working hours

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Key duties & responsibilities: 

• Plan finished goods for EMEA to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives. 

• Manage exceptions throughout the global distribution network, determining how best to resolve supply.

• Responsible for product available at the right time and right distribution center 

• Responsible for inventory

• Optimize and maintain planning parameters. 

• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while issuing resolution to ensure supply continuity.  

• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders across all divisions to highlight and resolve gaps, and operational performance issues. 

• Driving improvement activities for supply chain. 

• Support new product introductions.

What are we looking for?

• 3rd Level Degree in Business/Supply Chain or related discipline. APICS/IIPIM desirable.

• At least 5 years manufacturing experience in buying, planning and inventory within manufacturing.

• Strong MRP/ERP system’s experience and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially excel.

• You must have strong communication and negotiating skills along with excellent organisation/time management skills.   

• Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment while demonstrating initiative to lead in other projects. 

Breda Dooley Matrix Recruitment on 0874057840.

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