We are partnering with a global healthcare manufacturing organisation to recruit a
senior Master Planner
for their
Athlone site.
This is a strategic supply chain planning role responsible for translating long-term demand forecasts into a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) and optimised capacity plan, ensuring high customer service levels within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Permanent Contract - Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities of Master Planner:
* Lead capacity planning and aggregate demand-to-hours modelling
* Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
* Align demand, supply and site capacity through S&OP processes
* Identify risks across inventory, materials, and production constraints
* Analyse and report planning performance to senior leadership
* Drive continuous improvement across planning systems and processes
* Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, quality and global supply chain
Experience Required:
* 10+ years' experience in supply chain planning within manufacturing
* Strong expertise in capacity management, inventory optimisation, and production planning
* Advanced ERP/APS systems experience (e.g. SAP, Oracle, ASCP, MRP, APS)
* Strong data analysis and advanced Excel capability
* Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders
* Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare manufacturing is highly desirable.
For more information or a confidential discussion about this
Master Planner
role, contact Michelle Miley at or via email