SC Inventory Planning Manager

Job Requirements

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Then come and join our global team as SC Inventory Planning Manager, at our facility in Swords,Dublin

SC Inventory Planning Manager

Job Summary

The SC Inventory Planning Manager is accountable for leading supply planning, inventory management and supply chain optimisation activities across the end-to-end supply chain.

The role is responsible for balancing customer demand, manufacturing capability, supplier capacity and inventory investment to ensure optimal service levels, supply continuity and working capital performance.

The manager collaborates closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Customer Service and Finance teams to align supply chain strategy, inventory investment, operational execution and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities


* Develop and manage inventory planning processes to support SCM and wider business goals.


* Fully utilise ERP planning logic and SAP functionality.


* Formalise inventory budgeting process for working capital investment.


* Optimise ECO process and engineering cutovers.


* Work closely with SAP SCM development team.


* Manage and mentor planning personnel.


* Monitor inventory KPIs.


* Implement inventory optimisation tools and systems.


* Manage inventory-related risks.


* Lead end-to-end supply planning processes including demand-supply balancing, rough-cut capacity planning and scenario modelling.


* Own the Supply Planning component of the S&OP / IBP process and ensure alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capability and supplier capacity.


* Develop and maintain inventory and supply chain strategies that optimise customer service, working capital and operational efficiency.


* Lead supply chain risk management activities including supplier continuity planning, capacity constraints, geopolitical risk assessment and material shortage mitigation.


* Partner with Strategic Procurement to drive supplier performance, lead-time reduction initiatives and inventory optimisation opportunities.


* Drive supply chain transformation initiatives including digitisation, automation, planning system improvements and process standardisation.


* Establish inventory segmentation strategies for raw materials, WIP, finished goods and spare parts.


* Develop executive reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision making across Supply Chain leadership.


* Ensure supply chain readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and product phase-out ac...