We are now hiring a Planning Manager to join our team in Sligo on our Manorhamilton Road Site. The Planning Manager oversees and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and material availability to support manufacturing operations while driving integration, risk management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role requires a proactive and detail-driven professional with strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process. 
• Create and oversee detailed production schedules, considering both demand and manufacturing capacity. 
• Foster and sustain productive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners to support collaboration and achieve organisational objectives. 
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure materials and products are available to meet production and customer needs, while reducing excess stock and related costs.  
• Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios.  
• Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities. 
• Support all planning functions, including Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). 
• Track and report planning and operational performance metrics. 
• Participate in network-wide supply chain activities to enhance integration and service. 
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes.