Supply Chain Planner – Mayo

JWR Employment Specialists are working with a leading global manufacturing company located in Westport, Mayo to recruit a Supply Chain Planner.

This role is for an ambitious individual who is looking to progress their career in supply chain and work for a fast growing company with excellent career progression opportunities. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, health insurance and hybrid working options.

As the Supply Chain Planner, you will look after a range of products and their suppliers, forecasting, placing orders and ensuring goods are shipped on time. At the same time, you will develop a quality relationship with the suppliers, monitor sales and re-negotiate shipping dates as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate product requirements across warehouses to meet forecasted requirements
• Placing proposed orders with nominated suppliers
• Negotiating required deliverables with manufacturing partners
• Ensure planned orders are shipped on time and that suppliers are adhering to negotiated and agreed shipping dates as well as other deliverables
• Update the ERP system M3 and maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets with relevant data regularly
• Liaise with manufacturing partners in different countries and continents via email and video conferencing
• Maintain a target line fill rate of 95%
• Responsible for the Stock levels and customer service levels of a footwear premium range
• Other ad hoc duties may be assigned as relevant

Skills & Qualifications:

• Third-level qualification, preferably in a Business or Supply Chain discipline.
• 2 + years experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain Planning role
• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor/M3 or SAP
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to work with multiple Suppliers globally
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Outlook
• Organised and with good attention to detail, target orientated
• Strong negotiation skills