Job Overview
As a Supply Planner for EMEA, you will have the opportunity to work with a multinational healthcare company based in Athlone. This role combines hybrid/remote working in Ireland with 1 day of office time per week. The position is available on an 18-month fixed term contract basis.
Main Responsibilities
* Collaborate with local and European counterparts including Marketing Intelligence Analysts, Sales & Marketing teams, Supply Planners, and Demand Managers.
* Participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process focusing on aligning demand plan with business plan (OP/QOR).
* Manage demand planning exceptions such as out-of-control demand, forecast bias, and unusual month-to-date demand.
* Oversee demand planning aspects of product life cycle including new products, end-of-life, and phase-in/phase-out processes.
* Gather and incorporate Market Intelligence into demand plan.
* Optimize statistical forecasts using Demand Planning tool.
* Utilize forecast performance metrics tools to measure accuracy and take corrective actions.
* Maintain data integrity within demand planning system.
* Forecast finished goods for EMEA region.
* Conduct what-if simulations and analyses on forecasts.
* Lead project management initiatives.
* Provide key inputs to support Supply and Production Planning organization in developing inventory strategies.
Requirements
* Experience in planning or similar logistics role.
* Knowledge of Supply chain principles and inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics.
* Knowledge of demand and DRP planning tools as well as SAP/APO experience.
* Fluent in English both written and spoken.
* Bachelor's degree or higher ideally in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business & Engineering (Industrial Engineer).