Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Planner Role Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Castledermot, Co. Kildare
On behalf of our client, Harper Finley is recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Planner on a full time, permanent basis. Our client is a well-established company in the agricultural industry, dedicated to sustainable farming and promoting high animal welfare standards. This role will be an integral part of the supply chain team and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation upstream and downstream supply chain planning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Own and coordinate upstream supply planning to ensure availability aligns with operational requirements.
Monitor supply performance, capacity and key KPIs, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
Optimise supply flows, transport schedules and resource utilisation to improve efficiency and control costs.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders to ensure effective supply chain execution.
Analyse planning data and performance trends to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage supplier agreements and operational documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Proactively resolve supply and logistics challenges to minimise disruption and maintain continuity of supply.
Prepare and present regular performance reports, highlighting risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, systems and overall supply chain performance.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
3–5 years' experience in supply chain planning, supply planning, production planning or a similar role.
A third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline.
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or another fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed planning decisions.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate supply risks and resolve operational challenges.
Commercially minded, with experience improving efficiency, optimising costs and monitoring performance.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across suppliers, logistics partners and internal teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or supply chain planning systems.
Benefits
Salary €50,000 - €55,000
Fantastic career growth opportunities
There is currently no visa, or relocation support available with this a role, so it is open to candidates with EU/EEA passport or Stamp 4 Visa.
