Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement robust material planning strategies aligned with production schedules and project timelines.
- Lead the planning and scheduling of material requirements to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier lead times, material availability, and cost optimization.
- Analyze production forecasts and adjust material plans to mitigate risks related to shortages, excesses, or obsolescence.
- Oversee multi-country supply chain activities, ensuring compliance with defense industry standards and regulations.
- Partner with inventory management teams to optimize stock levels, improve turnover rates, and minimize holding costs.
- Conduct regular cost simulations and scenario planning to support procurement decisions and budget adherence.
- Utilize SAP and other ERP systems for accurate material planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in material planning processes to enhance efficiency and operational agility.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships, including engineering, operations, and logistics teams.
- Lead and mentor the material planning team, fostering a culture of performance excellence and professional development.
Required Qualifications & Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably within the defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
- Proven expertise in using SAP/HRMS platforms and other relevant ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in cost simulations and forecasting.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-country material supply chains.
- Excellent proficiency in English, with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Sound knowledge of defense industry compliance requirements and standards.
- Leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Stakeholder Partnership and Communication
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Change Management and Process Optimization
- Leadership and Team Development
*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*
Contact
Paul Dooley
Managing Director
- paul@firstaff.ie
- +353 1 679 7766
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Firstaff Personnel Consultants
85/86 Grafton Street
Dublin 2
Ireland