Senior Supply Chain Planner

About the role

This senior position is based at a global healthcare manufacturing site in Athlone and focuses on translating long‑term demand forecasts into a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) and an optimised capacity plan. The role ensures high customer service levels while operating within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead capacity planning and aggregate demand‑to‑hours modelling.
• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Align demand, supply and site capacity through S&OP processes.
• Identify risks across inventory, materials and production constraints.
• Analyse and report planning performance to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning systems and processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, finance, quality and global supply chain teams.

Required profile

• 10+ years of supply chain planning experience in manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in capacity management, inventory optimisation and production planning.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or regulated healthcare manufacturing is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced ERP/APS systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ASCP, MRP, APS).
• Strong data analysis and advanced Excel capability.