Demand Planner
Demand Planning Opportunity
Are you ready to leverage your expertise in supply chain and demand planning to make a significant impact in a thriving industry? Our client, a globally recognised leader in the pharmaceutical sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Demand Planner to become a pivotal member of their talented team based in County Cork. This exciting contract role is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, contributing to the seamless operation of a complex and critical supply chain. If you are passionate about precision, efficiency, and excellence in demand planning, this role may be the perfect fit for you.
As a Demand Planner, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that are central to the operational success of the organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring that supply chain processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with industry regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, providing valuable contributions that drive both short-term and long-term success within a highly regulated and innovation-driven industry.
Key Responsibilities
- MRP Master Data Maintenance: Take ownership of maintaining and updating MRP-relevant master data within ERP systems and Excel spreadsheets. Ensure that all data is accurate, complete, and adheres to compliance requirements within a GxP environment. Your meticulous attention to detail will ensure reliability and consistency in planning processes.
- Supply Planning: Oversee and execute supply planning activities, including Material Requirement Planning (MRP) processes, to maintain optimal warehouse capacity. This involves careful monitoring of inventory levels, strategic replenishment planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet operational targets and customer demands.
- Coordinate incoming material dispatch priorities with Warehouse and Quality teams to meet production needs.
- Act as single point of contact for escalation topics related to material supply and system issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service level, and cost effectiveness across supply processes.
In this role, you will not only manage day-to-day planning tasks but also contribute to the continuous improvement of supply chain processes. Your ability to analyse data, identify trends, and implement effective planning strategies will be instrumental in ensuring the organisation's supply chain operates at the highest standards of efficiency and reliability.
Required Skills
- Supply Chain Expertise: Bring a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement and inventory management to distribution and logistics. Your expertise will be critical in supporting operational excellence and ensuring the smooth flow of materials through the supply chain.
- Demand Planning: Utilise advanced demand planning techniques and tools to accurately forecast future needs. This includes analysing historical data, market trends, and customer requirements to ensure the availability of products while minimising excess inventory and reducing costs.
- Proven experience in material planning or supply planning within a regulated or manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands‑on experience with MRP and ERP systems.
- Solid understanding of inventory management, and order management.
- Experience working with suppliers and managing delivery performance and quality issues.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders.
In addition to the skills listed above, the ideal candidate will be a highly organised and analytical thinker, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with various internal stakeholders to achieve shared goals and objectives.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and are passionate about driving excellence in the pharmaceutical supply chain space, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become an integral part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration!
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