Excellent role available with one of our Manufacturing clients based in Cavan. This is initially a 12 month FTC, with strong likelihood of extension. Excellent salary and benefits on offer.
Job Purpose
Lead and develop the Supply Chain Inventory, Planning & Purchasing function through a major strategic ERP upgrade and period of operational change. The role is responsible for delivering departmental objectives across inventory accuracy, planning and scheduling, purchasing, digitalisation, process improvement and customer service.
Working closely with site leadership, the (Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP project team and colleagues across the business, the successful candidate will support the integration of new systems and processes while maintaining operational performance, developing team capability and contributing to the site’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and team development: Lead, support and develop the Inventory, Planning & Purchasing team through significant operational, process and system changes while maintaining effective day-to-day performance.
ERP implementation and digitalisation: Work closely with the ERP project team and departmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support system implementation, process improvement, digitalisation and effective change management.
Supply chain planning: Coordinate planning, scheduling and purchasing activities to meet operational requirements, customer expectations and strategic objectives.
Inventory management: Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy through structured, project-based initiatives, effective controls and performance monitoring.
Project delivery: Lead and contribute to key projects that improve operational efficiency, business performance and the effectiveness of supply chain processes.
Customer service and continuous improvement: Lead the site’s Customer Focused Improvement World Class Manufacturing (WCM) pillar, using structured improvement methods to enhance customer service and support benchmark performance.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Optimise the S&OP process to improve planning, coordination and alignment across functions.
Budget management: Coordinate departmental budget planning, monitoring and delivery, working closely with other functional leaders to achieve agreed financial commitments.
Circularity and sustainability: Lead and contribute to key Circularity initiatives, including gypsum recycling projects.
Operational efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, resource utilisation and third-party service efficiency.
Compliance and standards: Maintain compliance with relevant internal requirements and external standards across Inventory, Planning & Purchasing.
Health, safety, environment and quality: Promote and support high standards of health, safety, environmental performance and quality across the Supply Chain function.
Stakeholder engagement: Represent the department at senior management level on safety, environmental performance, compliance, site improvement initiatives and change management.
Business collaboration: Work with the Logistics Manager, Supply Chain & Circularity Director and other functional leaders to deliver departmental and company objectives.
Leadership cover: Deputise for the Supply Chain & Circularity Director when required.
Essential Skills and Experience
A third-level qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Three to five years of experience in supply chain and/or operational management.
Experience in supply chain, inventory management, planning, purchasing or operational management.
A sound understanding of supply chain, planning, purchasing and logistics processes.
Experience of managing projects, delivering improvements and coordinating activities across teams or functions.
The ability to support teams through significant process, system or organisational change.
Effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build productive relationships with project teams, suppliers and colleagues.
Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital tools, with the ability to adopt new systems and technologies.
The ability to prioritise effectively, identify improvement opportunities and deliver results in a structured and targeted way.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and team development.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience of ERP implementation, system upgrades or business process transformation.
Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Management or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in budget planning and financial performance management.
An interest in digitalisation, sustainability and circularity initiatives.
