Senior Mfg Planning Manager- M4

Additional Locations:  N/A

The Senior Planning Manager will be responsible for managing the planning function within the Clonmel manufacturing plant. The Senior Planning Manager will be required to create strong relationships with manufacturing, purchasing and division customers  to ensure success.  The ability to mentor and coach employees is essential to driving the results through the modelling of the right behaviours.

Responsibilities:

·       Leading the SI&OP process for the Clonmel manufacturing site

·       Lead supply chain and planning activities, in addition to managing the sites inventory goals.

·       Lead the planning team to establish the committed build plan for a defined set of products and ensure that a detailed production plan is agreed with production to meet the committed build plan

·       Previous experience of people management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organizing and team building is essential.

·       Foster an inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

·       Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

·       Drives 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

·       Analysis & maintenance of all business planning related processes and reporting tools.

·       Site lead for all Inter Company supplied subassemblies.

·       Interfacing with GSC & plant-based capacity planning groups to drive supply chain improvements in support of Customer Service or business objectives.

·       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.

·       Ensuring 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.

·       Lead a team in the achievement of organizational goals.  Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and drive those practices throughout their organization.

·       Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

What we’re looking for:

·       5+ years’ professional experience in a senior planning role

·       Level 8 Hons Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Science or applicable field required.

·       Working knowledge of ERP systems and the broader Application Ecosystem, combined with knowledge of key business processes.

·       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

·       Demonstrated capability in collaborating and influencing across such an organization

·       Demonstrated high degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to establish credibility

·       High sense of urgency and commitment to execution.

·       Proven adaptability, comfortable with change and with a demonstrated ability to react and response to a fast-changing environment

·       Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills

·       Ability to collaborate and work across a global team

*Closing date 8th June 2025*

Requisition ID: 606918