Material Planning and Inventory Manager

Job Title: Material Planning and Inventory Manager Contact: Conor O'Hagan Description

Are you a supply chain professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We are seeking a Material Planning and Inventory Manager to join our dynamic team in Larne. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global organisation, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and orders across our supply chain. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a proven track record in material planning and inventory management, we want to hear from you.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role

1. Attractive Salary: (depending on experience).
2. Hours: 4 days per week in the office.
3. Exceptional Benefits: Including up to 12% bonus, contributory pension scheme, share scheme, and flexible benefits.

The Role

As the Material Planning and Inventory Manager, you will:

• Align demand planning with manufacturing, marketing, and material planning to meet customer requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, conducting performance reviews and supporting career development.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Resolve conflicts between supply constraints and customer expectations through proactive planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
• Lead change management initiatives for new systems and procedures.
• Define and maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with supply chain and finance teams.
• Monitor inventory health using KPIs and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analysing data and market trends to minimise excess and obsolete inventory.

The Person

To excel in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in material planning and inventory management within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain components and their impact on operations.
• Experience in resolving obstacles to meet production schedules and removing material flow barriers.
• Tactical and strategic planning skills to adapt to changing demands and supply constraints.
• Expertise in identifying bottlenecks in the material planning cycle and implementing solutions.
• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals.

The Reward

Competitive salary, depending on experience, along with an excellent benefits package:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 12% performance-based bonus.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory scheme where your contributions are doubled up to 6%.
• Share Scheme: 50% match on employee contributions.
• Flexible Benefits: Access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease options, and holiday purchase.

The company culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.