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My Client is a growing Irish FMCG organisation who have doubled in size in the last 18 months and have ambitious plans for further growth and with this growth, they are now looking to recruit a Demand Planner to join the Business.
I had a really good meeting with both the MD of the Business- Noel is a big sell for this opportunity- Noel is calm; experienced; has an entrepreneurial spirit and well thought off within the business- and he said the following “ _We have had a very successful last 18 months – Turnover and employee numbers have dramatically increased and we are continuing to expand our customer base too both in the UK and Europe too. This is a key role for the Business Denis and I am looking for a strong Demand Planner with high energy; strong on Excel/ forecasting ; can plan accordingly and relationship building is key- both within the business as he/ she will be working with stakeholders/ colleagues and then externally be the point of contact for any supply chain issues with our Customers and then to liaise with our suppliers too. It is a hands on 360 role and the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and deal with last minute requests/ changes.”_ **Noel – the MD, the people in the business and the success as well as future growth plans- makes this a very exciting opportunity !** it would be advantageous if the Supply Chain Manager has experience of implementing change and is comfortable with systems and technology too.”
NB For this role, you must have FMCG experience / FMCG background and this is a fully on site role- 5 Days a week- so will suit someone in the Midlands, Meath/ Monaghan Louth area. Please do not apply if you don’t have at least 4 years supply chain/ demand planning FMCG experience and live in the above regions
Role Purpose
You- Supply Chain Manager/ Demand Planner will be responsible for ensuring the factory has the right materials at the right time, and that customer orders are delivered OTIF (On Time In Full). This role owns end-to-end supply planning, procurement coordination, service performance reporting, and 3PL management—balancing high service levels with effective working capital and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities
* Own production planning (weekly / monthly / quarterly) aligned to customer demand, site capacity, and inventory targets.
* Build & maintain a planning tool based on operational assumptions (including OEE% / capacity inputs) to improve plan stability and execution.
* Own the sales forecast process and convert demand into a feasible supply plan.
* Provide regular reporting on ATP (Available to Promise) and highlight risks early (materials, capacity, lead-times).
* Manage raw material and packaging call-off, ensuring continuity of supply and adherence to supplier lead times.
* Coordinate supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and inbound planning to prevent shortages.
* Work closely with QA and Ops on material readiness, prioritisation, and issue resolution
* Own OTIF performance, including root cause identification and cross-functional action plans.
* Drive service recovery plans when shortages, delays, or capacity constraints emerge.
* Produce and maintain weekly service reporting and escalation trackers.
* Ensure rework does not create service risk, stock distortion, or compliance gaps.
* Own stock control and drive stock accuracy – ensure weekly cycle counts are performed – aim to have all stock counted within each financial period (monthly). Analyse variances and investigate.
* Own Supply Chain KPI performance, including reporting, trend analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Candidate Profile
* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and master data discipline (SAP Business One advantageous)
* Highly organised, structured, and proactive communicator
* Strong Excel and planning discipline (forecasting, ATP, KPI reporting)
* Strong follow-through and ability to close actions cross-functionally
* SAP Business One (MRP / purchasing / inventory)
For more information please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on 087 977 2742 or email Denis .ie . All applications will be treated confidentially.