About Uisce Éireann
Is sinne Uisce Éireann. Gach lá, bímid freagrach as seirbhísí uisce atá slán, sábháilte agus inbhuanaithe a sholáthar do mhuintir na hÉireann. Mar fhóntas uisce rialáilte náisiúnta na hÉireann, is í ár bhfís go mbeidh Éire inbhuanaithe ann ina bhfuil meas ar uisce agus ina bhfuil sé cosanta, don domhan agus do na saolta uile a gcothaítear leis.
Is é an cuspóir atá ag Uisce Éireann ná a bheith inchurtha leis an dúshlán a bhaineann le seirbhísí bunathraitheacha uisce a sholáthar chun go mbeidh rath ar phobail. Ciallaíonn sé sin go bhfuilimid bródúil as an bhfreagracht a ghlacadh as ár soláthar uisce a chosaint agus córas sábháilte uisce a chur ar aghaidh chuig daonra atá ag fás go tapa agus fás sóisialta agus eacnamaíoch na hÉireann a chumhachtú.
Táimid paiseanta faoi chumhacht a thabhairt dár ndaoine, iad a chumasú tionchar dearfach a bheith acu ar phobail ar fud na hÉireann. Tá comhfhís agus comhchuspóir mar threoir againn, agus cloímid le luachanna a shainíonn cé sinne agus a mhúnlaíonn an chaoi a n-oibrímid, áit a bhfreastalaímid ar chustaiméirí agus ar phobail, a n-oibrímid níos fearr le chéile, a ndéanaimid an rud ceart, a mbíonn uaillmhianta againn, agus a gcoinnímid a chéile slán. Is trínár n-iompar a shainítear an chaoi a ndéanamar caidreamh agus cumarsáid le chéile, agus a mbíonn rath orainn le chéile. Baineann na luachanna agus an t-iompar seo le gach duine againn, thar gach ról, suíomh, agus leibhéal.
Is é an sprioc atá againn daoine oilte agus cumasacha ó chúlraí éagsúla a mhealladh agus a fhorbairt, agus tabharfaidh na daoine sin raon dinimiciúil saineolais agus léargas chuig ár gcuid oibre. Agus lucht saothair láidir luachbhunaithe ag Uisce Éireann, cinntítear gur féidir linn seirbhísí uisce na hÉireann a chur chun cinn agus freastal ar riachtanais na bpobal a bhfreastalaímid orthu, agus gur féidir linn leanúint ar aghaidh leis an obair sin do na glúnta atá le teacht.
The Role
The Asset Operations functions form the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing most operational expenditure. The Operations Support function has responsibility for providing and managing effective business infrastructure and processes at a national level to support operational activities at site level.
The Workflow Management function within UÉ is accountable for the efficient bundling and progression of work orders nationally for UÉ, Local Authorities, and external service providers. The team provides work and data management capability supporting the execution of field activities across Asset Operations, Asset Delivery, CDS and other programmes. Responsibilities include managing customer related escalations, outage / incident management support, road opening licence management, work scheduling activities, inventory management and systems training for UÉ field‑based teams.
The Inventory Management team supports the business with effective materials management ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost.
The Inventory Analyst reports to the Inventory Lead and coordinates procurement activities for inventory and stores at a national level. The Inventory Analyst supports key stakeholders with reporting, demand planning of stock levels, locations, and other reporting queries and is responsible for maximising operational efficiency while managing inventory levels and minimising inventory exposure.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the adherence and compliance to policies, procedures, and internal controls as per the Inventory team processes
Raise Purchase Requisitions in line with UÉ procurement policies and procedures
Subject matter expert for inventory analytics
Ensure accuracy of inventory cycle count analysis
Perform data analysis identify opportunities, risks, trends, make recommendations and create solutions
Identify cost-reduction and streamlining of processes
Deliver key inventory reports and insights, identifying demand, forecasting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Support the Inventory Lead with data analytics to support contract efficiency and performance
Collaborate with the Inventory Team and UÉ stakeholders to identify opportunities which will drive efficiencies and lead to standardisation and continuous improvement across Inventory Team processes
Contribute to engaging business stakeholders, support relevant meetings and engage in a culture that encourages strong working relationships with the Inventory Team and customers (Asset Operations, Infrastructure Delivery, Business Services, Business Delivery Partners and other organisations and suppliers)
Monitor supplier performance, identify, and mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to contract terms / KPIs
Analyse spend data, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives
Support Procure to Pay activities
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards
Review H&S performance, standards, and values, to ensure that continuous improvement occurs
Ensure that the Inventory Management Strategy takes account of risk and that processes are in place for the safe delivery, handling, and storage of items
Travel to Regional/Local Operations Centre and Stores as and when required
Performing ad hoc duties as and when required
General Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration with key stakeholders across the UÉ business, Asset Operations, Infrastructure Delivery, Business Services, Business Delivery Partners and other organisations and suppliers
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation‑wide objectives
Conduct duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation
Other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Relevant third level qualification e.g., Business, Procurement, Demand Planning, Data Analytics etc. or equivalent experience
3 years’ relevant experience required. Experience in water utilities or similar industries is desirable
Experience of ERP system e.g., Oracle and Maximo system
Experience of supporting customer‑valued service excellence that leverages existing company strengths in expertise, compliance, service, or process efficiencies
Analytical, problem‑solver with the ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
We aim high – strong attention to detail and able to discuss technical and complex information through oral and written communication
Ability to support change and continuous improvement in the organisation and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market demand, technology and internal initiatives
Skilled proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Proficient using Business Intelligence and data visualisation tools i.e., Power BI
Excellent customer service
We work better together – experience of working in a team environment
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 11/06/2026
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
* Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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