Position Summary We are seeking to recruit a Manager for the Supply Chain Planning team. The role will serve as a production planner for the site, responsible for planning for material and production-related activities, including commercial requirements, special projects, new products, and product changes in support of the Cruiserath Biologics Manufacturing Site. Key Responsibilities Accountable for ensuring production schedule is accurate on SAP. Responsible for scheduling and releasing process orders in SAP. Responsible for coordinating with Manufacturing and WCL to ensure JIT and Weigh & Dispense area are aligned and functioning smoothly to ensure materials available for on time production. Interfaces with all levels of the organization and collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA to ensure utilization of data, systems and interfaces to optimize efficiency. Responsible for strategic planning / inventory analysis. Supports New Material Introduction process as necessary. Provides support to Supply Chain Projects and manufacturing/project teams as the Supply Chain Planning representative as needed. Coordinates with planner/buyers to assure execution of materials requirement process to support agreed production plan. Collaborates with Finance, manufacturing, WCL and maintenance teams to analyze material variances, adjust accordingly and identify opportunities for improvement through OpEx programs. Managing Supply Chain related investigations and change controls, working with teams to identify problems, analyze information, and develop and implement solutions. Qualifications & Experience Competencies High proficiency with SAP (ERP System), Microsoft Excel and Quality Management System. Knowledge of Syncade MES (Manufacturing Execution System) an advantage. Must be proactive, able to anticipate, plan forward and react quickly to new information, understand a sense of urgency and react accordingly. Qualifications BSc. in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or science-related discipline or similar. A minimum of 5 years experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing role or similar with experience in Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control. Experience/knowledge in cGMP Biologics manufacturing is preferred. Professional (APICS) certification (CPIM/CSCP) is desirable. Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert.