Our client, a global leader in food manufacturing products is seeking a Planner to join their team based in Macroom, Cork.
Main Responsibilities
Raw Material Stock Management:
Creating and maintaining purchase orders to meet production needs
Maintain stock levels in line with targets and other parameters such as MOQs/EOQs
Routinely review demand versus supply identifying and communicating supply risks
Follow assigned contracted volumes to maintain allocations by supplier
Provide forecasts to suppliers as appropriate
Systems, MRP & KPIs
Establish & maintain planning parameters in the SAP MRP system
Support to Upstream Material Manager on preparation of Monthly MRP submission
Contribute to the development of short, medium and long-term business plans and contingencies
Manage relations with suppliers and maintain KPIs
Maintain supplier contact information
Invoice query resolution
Projects
Provide input to sourcing projects as required
Support new supplier or material introductions
Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry
MRP understanding and working knowledge of one or more integrated ERP systems
SAP experience advantageous but not essential
Material or Production Planning experience is mandatory
Relevant Third Level qualification
Proficient in the use of MS Office tools, particularly Excel where a level of experience is required
Proficient numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy
jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
021-2427110