Purchasing & Planning Expert
The recruitment team is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing & Planning Manager to join our client, a leading manufacturer of Disinfection products in Wexford.
As a key member of the operations team, you will be responsible for production planning, raw materials planning/ordering, and managing the plant supply chain activities to achieve targeted OTIF (On-Time in Full) for customer deliveries.
You will work closely with the production and quality departments to ensure high customer service levels are maintained at all times. Your ability to build an agile supply chain approach and lead cross-functional teams will be essential in driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage production planning, raw materials planning/ordering, and raw materials & finished goods warehouse as well as master data.
* Achieve a balance between financial targets, production targets, and customer service/requirements.
* Order raw materials and ensure proper supply to related production departments to enable in-time production as scheduled.
* Monitor and control major KPIs, analyze root-causes of deviations, and implement actions for improvement.
* Lead and develop the Planning and Supply Chain teams.
* Manage inventory levels on raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
* Build an agile supply chain approach, flexible shift models, and processes guaranteeing higher flexibility.
* Cooperate with Production and Quality departments to maintain high customer service levels.
* Support target setting and forecasting process, capacity planning, and S&OP process.
* Support budget creation and controlling, reporting, and analysis.
* Support R&D activities, new product introductions, and product recertification initiatives.
* Engage in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
* Participate in further education and learning opportunities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or related field.
* Experience in sales and operational planning systems.
* Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
* Design and application knowledge of MS Nav and Oracle supply chain tools.
* Supply chain optimisation along the product lifecycle.
* Target driven and result oriented.
* Strong competence in IT.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organization.
This role offers a chance to grow professionally, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and drive business success through effective supply chain management.