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This role is hybrid – offices based in Kilkenny
Overview
The MRP Planner reports to the Production Planning Manager (Consumer & Ingredients) and is responsible for planning and sequencing all components that satisfy the finished goods manufacturing schedule.
Working closely with Production Planning, Purchasing and Plant personnel, the primary activity is to ensure that the ingredients and packaging requirements to meet a time-phased finished goods production schedule are present when required, in the correct format.
Key Responsibilities
Utilise system-based MRP to create and maintain purchase orders to meet production needs at component level
Manage inventory to optimise safety stock and safety time management practices, warehousing requirements, and working capital impact(s)
Liaise with Purchasing to consider external vendor inputs and outputs to determine options for component management regarding hubbing, consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory, lot-sizing arrangements, lead times etc.
Routinely review demand vs. supply to manage and communicate supply risks
Analyse data to drive insights to inform decision making across key stakeholder groups
Support new material introductions and manage delists
Provide forecasts to suppliers as required
Identify and implement process improvements to maximize levels of efficiency.
Contribute to implementation of both business sustaining and strategic projects
Key Requirements
Supply Chain or Materials / Production planning experience
Third level qualification in a relevant area such as Supply Chain, Finance or Operations.
Analytical and critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Enthusiastic and energetic attitude.
Problem solving skills and the ability to deal with competing priorities.
Experience in the use of SAP planning tools is desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
APICS/IIPMM qualified is advantageous.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.
More about us
Tirl e1n, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirl e1n has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirl e1n now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland b4s number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirl e1n0s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in ****.
Tirl e1n0s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Tirl e1n is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it.
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirl e1n embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion.
We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth.
We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential.
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Tirl e1n owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
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