Site Planning Manager Job Summary
The Site Planning Manager is a critical role that oversees the planning activities for the Waterford manufacturing campus. This position involves managing the site monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, engaging with site leadership for capacity utilization and production scheduling while ensuring network Inventory and customer service levels are delivered.
This role requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the supply chain to align production prioritization, supply feedback loop, and Inventory targets with business objectives. The Planning Manager will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain.
* Manage local planning team.
* Maintain and enhance the site S&OP process, ensuring accurate and timely supply information is shared with all stakeholders.
* Maintenance of and daily monitoring of DC sku inventory levels against target.
* Ensuring efficient and effective scheduling that balances customer requirements with maximum production utilization, maintaining target inventory levels, and minimizing excess and obsolescence.
* Focusing on customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring of established metrics relating to order-fill rates, backorder, and inventory replenishment.
* Liaising with Operations on backorder and low limit skus for prioritization while providing accurate recovery timelines.
* Work closely with Site Ops, Freight, warehousing, and distribution teams on maintaining accurate planning parameters and lane set-up.
* Maintenance of Raw Materials Planning parameters in line with Master Production Schedule and regular liaison with Purchasing staff on relevant issues pertaining to demand and supply of Raw Materials.
* Forecasting of lot profiles for Operations and Cartooning to determine setups for coming months/years.
* Lead projects on Production Planning improvements to manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining Customer Service.
* Support all new product introductions, ensuring no risk to launch timelines, controlling initial build requirements, and timelines across the full range.
Key Requirements
* Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
* Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g. A.P.I.C.S Certification.
* Demonstrated experience with managing a site-level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning/RCCP tools & MPS.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Advanced Excel capability, with Power BI, Altrix, or Tableau skill-set a plus.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.