Manager, Supply Planning

Sofina Foods

Tullamore, Co Offaly
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

The RoleThe Supply Planner manages the overview planning of the Irish Pork value add sites. Supporting the sites scheduling teams to maximise throughput in their factories and drive efficiencies, working collaboratively to drive continuous improvements.Key Responsibilities· Ensure robust and informed plans are in place across the estate, delivered in a timely manner· Understand site capabilities and challenges - including run rates, product specifications welfare and origin· Work with site mangers to understand and overcome capacity challenges.· Working alongside Carcass Balance to understand upcoming demand, maximising meat availability, alongside carcass and grade utilisation.· Working alongside Procurement to understand seasonal supply, maximising protein availability and price opportunities are aligned with the business's objectives· Work cross functionally as part of the NIRF process to ensure any new business opportunities are thoroughly assessed.· Gather information on trim and residual generation, working with the sales teams and carcass balance to optimise on internal opportunities or additional sales· Undertake a full review of all planning systems currently in use and ensure we are operating efficiently and effectively· Work with the site schedulers for feedback on plan efficiency allowing us to have improved forecasting and line of sight for line and product yields, along with residual and trim generation accuracy.· Continually look for ways to improve the supply and quality of the material being planned into the internal Sofina demand· To develop understanding of the other pillars of the planning team for further understanding and coverThis role is based across 3 irish sites, with travel required between them.AutoReqId5395BRCompanySofina FoodsHours of WorkFull-timeThe Ideal CandidateYou will be an experienced planning professional with strong commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset:

Experienced in production planning within a fast-paced FMCG environment
Proven ability to lead and develop planning teams
Strong Excel capability, including formulas and data analysis (programming a bonus)
Able to identify and implement process and system improvements
Confident building relationships across multiple sites and functions
Comfortable adapting plans in response to changing demands or opportunities
Strong communication and coordination skills
Flexible and collaborative, with a willingness to support across the wider planning function

Company InformationSofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.Why Sofina Foods?This is a high-impact role with real visibility across the business. You'll play a key part in shaping how supply planning operates across a complex, multi-site protein network - with the opportunity to influence strategy, improve performance, and drive meaningful change.You'll be joining a business that is investing in its planning capability, giving you the platform to enhance systems, develop teams, and deliver smarter, more efficient ways of working.AdRefINDB2ScheduleMonday to FridaySalaryCompetitive SalaryEqual OpportunitiesSofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.Your Key ResponsibilitiesThe Supply Planning Manager will be responsible for leading planning capability and driving operational efficiency across the network:· Ensure robust and informed plans are in place across the estate, delivered in a timely manner· Understand site capabilities and challenges - including run rates, product specifications welfare and origin· Work with site mangers to understand and overcome capacity challenges.· Working alongside Carcass Balance to understand upcoming demand, maximising meat availability, alongside carcass and grade utilisation.· Working alongside Procurement to understand seasonal supply, maximising protein availability and price opportunities are aligned with the business's objectives· Work cross functionally as part of the NIRF process to ensure any new business opportunities are thoroughly assessed.· Gather information on trim and residual generation, working with the sales teams and carcass balance to optimise on internal opportunities or additional sales· Undertake a full review of all planning systems currently in use and ensure we are operating efficiently and effectively· Work with the site schedulers for feedback on plan efficiency allowing us to have improved forecasting and line of sight for line and product yields, along with residual and trim generation accuracy.· Continually look for ways to improve the supply and quality of the material being planned into the internal Sofina demand· To develop understanding of the other pillars of the planning team for further understanding and coverSummaryDriving smarter supply, better utilisation, and seamless delivery across our pork network

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