Our Kerry based clients are presently recruiting for a Supply & Demand Planner. Reporting to Head of Procurement, you will manage demand forecasting, inventory planning, supplier coordination, and replenishment activities. Operating in a regulated, time-sensitive environment, you will focus on maintaining continuity of supply while balancing efficiency and cost. This is a permanent, hybrid position with the requirement of 2 office days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Develop demand forecasts using historical data, trends, and customer insights
- Set and adjust safety stock levels to balance availability and cost
- Monitor inventory daily; identify slow-moving or at-risk items and act
- Maintain accurate ERP master data (lead times, MOQ, reorder points)
- Create and manage purchase orders to ensure timely supply
- Track supplier performance, delivery reliability, and lead times
- Coordinate shortages, backorders, and urgent replenishment
- Manage inbound logistics and warehouse scheduling
- Align plans with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations
- Support new product introductions and ERP setup
- Communicate risks, manage product phase-outs, and returns
- Handle supplier promotions, special orders, and invoice queries
- Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and audit requirements
- Manage non-conforming or expired materials with Compliance
- Improve forecasting accuracy and support process enhancements
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ Experience in supply chain or planning
- Strong Excel/ERP skills with relevant qualifications, ideally degree and regulatory knowledge preferred
Salary is based on experience and in the region of €40,000 with extended holidays, pension and yearly bonus offered. For further information, please email me directly at adrien@redchair.ie
