Planner (12 Mth Contract)

Planner (12 Mth Contract)

Ref No.: CJ08858

Location: Cork, Cork city, Waterford

Salary:

Experience required: 3 - 4 years

Job Type: Contract



Summary: Planner (12 Mth Contract)Cork Manufacturing mrp



Description:

Due to an increased demand for our clients product they urgently seek an enthusiastic and energetic planner to join their planning team. While this is initially a contract role, longer term prospects may arise depending on company circumstances.

The purpose of this role:

Develop sales projections and determine manufacturing plans for established business. The Planner will play a pivotal role in new product introductions (NPI), in particular, when launching new products to the market. They will be expected to work closely with the Operations BU Leader, Marketing and the Customer Service team to ensure successful outcomes. He/she will also be responsible for analysis and management of FG inventory, while meeting other key process metrics. Development and maintenance of the supply chain, through planning models, for the Operations business unit will be a key expectation of the role. Liaise with internal manufacturing and Customer Service Reps to ensure timely product availability whilst minimizing supply chain inventories at source and at distributor locations. Proactively manage supply chain activities that impact upon continuity of supply.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for projecting production for all business units. Monitor the projection accuracy and service level for the business and make appropriate amendments to the planning models based on customer expectations.

Ensure contingency plans in place for demand spikes.

Establish inventory targets for FG. Monitor health status of FG holding and ensure targets are met.

Maintain PRMS in good order by operating the system effectively.

Partake in problem solving and trouble shooting in the business, collaborating with team members to achieve results.

Participate in NPI and product launches by partaking in meetings, offering constructive advice and collaborating with the Operations, Marketing and Customer to ensure a successful product launch.

Interface effectively with Operations, Finance, IT and Quality Assurance departments to provide customers with a quality product in a timely manner.

Follow-up on assigned CAPAs to ensure timely corrective and preventative actions are put in place.

Produce production plans and work with Operations on headcount and capacity analysis, which allow the business unit hit absorption levels.

Develop capacity plans for the business unit, which includes equipment and headcount. Proactively work with Operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and ensure productivity targets are met.

Deal with product availability queries from the Customer Services team in a timely manner.

Report BU metrics internally to BU and externally at BU review forums.

All other duties as assigned.



Skills Required:

3rd level qualification in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or other equivalent is required.

The individual should preferably have 3-5 years experience in an MRP environment and have appropriate and related PC system skills.

Strong interpersonal and team working skills essential.

An understanding of business operations is essential.

Must be creative, able to multi-task and have a hands-on approach.

Excellent communication skills essential.

Flexibility essential.

The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team.

Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.