We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join our team in Tipperary.
About the Role
The Senior Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning function within our manufacturing plant, as well as mentoring and coaching employees. Key responsibilities include leading the SI&OP process, managing supply chain and planning activities, and ensuring that a detailed production plan is agreed with production to meet the committed build plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the SI&OP process for our manufacturing site
* Manage supply chain and planning activities, including inventory goals
* Lead the planning team to establish the committed build plan for a defined set of products
* Ensure that a detailed production plan is agreed with production to meet the committed build plan
* Mentor and coach employees
* Drive a Lean culture within the Team
* Improve and sustain standard work within the team
* Achieve the company's targets in key service areas such as back orders, fill rates, distribution, inventory reduction, inventory turns, schedule adherence and cycle time
* Analyze & maintain all business planning related processes and reporting tools
* Sites lead for all Inter Company supplied subassemblies
* Support the Materials Director in the preparation of ad hoc summary analysis reports & presentations
* Monitor Customer Demand Patterns and use to inform inventory target setting
* Ensure effective inventory management & control in line with company targets
* Support all R&D activities, new product introductions, product recertification and product rationalisation initiatives
* Continually examine & demonstrate process improvements & minimize cycle times
* Create and manage department financial budgets and set aggressive department goals that support the plants current and future objectives
Requirements
* 5 years experience in a similar role
* Level 8 Degree in a relevant discipline
* Strong stakeholder management and people management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to shape, establish, communicate and engage teams in the business vision & strategy
* Creates a sense of energy, excitement, and personal commitment to the organization by empowering others, rewarding and celebrating superior performance, and creating an inclusive workplace across many locations
* Proven adaptability, comfortable with change and with a demonstrated ability to react and response to a fast-changing environment
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits, including excellent career development opportunities and a dynamic work environment.