Sales and Operations Planning Lead
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- Galway
- €55,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generate and refine statistical forecasts for stock keeping unit/customer levels, analysing trends and market intelligence to minimize error.
- Lead monthly demand review meetings, ensuring alignment between commercial plans and operational capability. Present the MPS (Master Production Schedule) that supports EOQ for both Purchasing and Operations.
- Schedule orders to WIP in line with product lead times.
- Manage inventory drivers to support target stock levels and ensure product availability.
- Collaborate across departments (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain) to integrate business intelligence into the forecast.
- Provide professional communications to all stakeholders internally and externally.
- Drive improvements in forecasting methodology and system capabilities.
- Support the Head of Materials in developing and improving planning processes across the organisation.
- Promote best practices in forecasting, inventory planning, and use of ERP systems.
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure a collaborative planning environment.
- 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain, or analytics, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or pharma.
- Level 7/8 in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or relevant field.
- Advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (SAP4/Hana), and planning tools like Blue Yonder, JDA, or Oracle.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to lead without authority, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- APICS/CPIM is an advantage.
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