Production Planner

Role overview

This opportunity is for an experienced production planner/scheduler to join a global manufacturer of specialty materials in County Clare, Ireland. The position plays a central role in aligning demand, supply, inventory, and production flow while working in a fast-moving environment with frequent schedule and forecast changes. The employer also highlights strong career development potential.

What the role involves

• Build and maintain production plans for the plant, along with raw material purchasing schedules.
• Work closely with corporate purchasing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to keep materials available on time.
• Review customer demand forecasts and translate them into capacity plans.
• Assist with new product introduction by supporting material planning and RFQ activities.
• Track inventory performance and improve stock health using reports, metrics, and MRP tools.
• Contribute to improvement programs such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Help ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Take part in cross-functional work covering projects, change control, and supplier performance reviews.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• APICS certification would be an advantage, though it is not mandatory.
• At least 4 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, material planning, or purchasing.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP and supply chain or procurement processes.
• Understanding of EHS requirements and quality standards.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methods and tools is a plus.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in County Clare, Ireland.

For a confidential discussion or further details, contact Gary Keane at garykeane@cregg.ie or 086-1030418.