Supply Planner

Job title: Supply Planner

Company: Cpl Group


Job description: Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Supply Planner to join the team for an 11 month fixed term contract at their Newbridge site. This is an onsite role for an initial 6 months – then hybrid working options available.Position SummaryAs the Supply Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the inventory control (IC) and Inventory Management (IM) activities.This role involves supporting monthly Demand plans, optimising production strategies, and integrating new businesses and products.You will facilitate the IC / IM processes, develop metrics for these processes, and ensure data integrity and Material/ Inventory performance.General Responsibilities1. Ensure strict adherence to site policies/procedures, cGMP/GLP and environmental, health and safety regulations.2. Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in a constant state of compliance and audit readiness in line with current regulations, PQS, and business needs. All related procedures and documentation are maintained accordingly.3. Safety and housekeeping considerations4. Execute responsibilities in line with Right First Time principles5. Ensure resolution of and/or appropriate escalation of issues6. Demonstrating company values and Pfizer competencies7. Ensure that all department metrics are adhered to8. Provide subject matter expertise and support for systems, technologies and products.9. Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and progress Continuous Improvement projects.10. Participate in for decision making in consultation with relevant stakeholders11. Support the introduction of new products.12. Report to the department manager.Specific areas of responsibilityJob specific accountabilities will be as per one or a number of the following dependent on role assignment within the departmentCustomer Service Management

• support Customer order promising and communicating changes in availability dates in a professional and timely manner.

• Co-ordinate with internal manufacturing to ensure timely product availability whilst minimising supply chain inventories at NB and Market locations. (Batch tracker support)

• Manage ISS and SO markets (Open order reports)

• Key contact for escalations on supply issues from Markets.

Data Management

• Assist with the creation and Management of Data loading in PT/ master data changes initiator

• Supplier data change management

Ci Support (FG/ RM*)

• Work closely with Planner to identify waste, reduce it and list CI projects to elimination of Nonvalue activities and improve response.

• Work with CI specialist/ Ambassador to support team to complete CI initiatives.

• Track CI initiatives in the CI funnel (CI transformation plan) related to IC/ MM

S&OP Support

• Metrics

• Support all S&OP and Demand Planning activities.

• Facilitate the monthly Material forecast aggregation process, ensuring consensus among functions and stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain best practices for data analysis

• Provide detailed performance on Materials (FG/ RM) inputs to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams

• Develop and monitor metrics for Material forecast accuracy, planning data integrity, and overall S&OP Material performance

Inventory Control

• Review and analyse forecast demand versus actual demand to understand changes and trends.

• Notify scheduling and manufacturing teams of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely manner

• Support Pack PAR changes/ financial exposure

• Support PP processes through Supplier relationship Management (SRM)

• MRB support to track actions with relevant stakeholders

• Own with planners the ZDI process- support actions – escalation for final disposition

• Manage Change control pertaining to the department

• Minimise financial exposure through inventory optimising processes

PPGs & cGMP

• PPG development and maintenance.

• Maintain strict adherence to all plant PPGs

Project Management

• Manage and partake in projects and assignments for continuous improvements.

• Participate in NPI projects, Transfers, Divestments, Obsolescence.

Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducation:Third level Qualification in Purchasing/Materials Management or business/science related area is preferred.Exceptions may be considered where relevant experience and correct attitude and behaviour exist (this may be supplemented by further education in parallel).Experience:Minimum 2 years experience in Manufacturing Planning / Supply Chain / LogisticsAttention to detail, accuracy in record keeping and documentation.Proficient in Microsoft Office ApplicationsClear communicator and solution orientatedAbility to identify and gather information necessary for effective decision-making.Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasksAbility to coordinate project work as part of a teamService minded, reactive and rigorous.

Expected salary:

Location: Kildare

Job date: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:43:11 GMT

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