PLANNING MANAGER
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Job Reference Number |
14571148 |
Client ID: |
RI/AM12376 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 20 2012 |
Location: |
CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Planning Manager - Cork.
Our client seeks to recruit a Planning Manager
This is an exciting oportunity for an experience Planning Manager to join the team in Cork and have responsibility for a global team.
In this role you will manage a Global team of planners supporting multiple product lines within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage backlog to ensure that customers’ delivery commitments/requirements are met.
Responsible for managing the planning and scheduling of contract manufacturers and internal operations.
Manage and mentor staff of planners in US, China, and Ireland.
Monitor supplier capacity to ensure sufficient capacity is available to support Master Production Plan
Monitors the status of open purchase orders including delivery and quality issues that may affect the Master Production Plan
Lead and facilitate internal teams and supplier meetings.
Maintain and input material data into planning system
Works diligently with Quality, Engineering and Strategic Sourcing departments to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduce costs.
Works with Strategic Sourcing Team to develop new sources of supply where necessary to improve performance, reduce cost and reduce supply base.
Key Competencies Required:
Proven ability to lead and manage global team of planners
Strong business acumen along with excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Must be able to able to manage, motivate and energize suppliers and others
Willingness to travel overseas on a regular basis
Must be a leader of change and be able to gain consensus on how to drive process change to improve business results
Must possess the ability to develop schedules to meet specific objectives, establish priorities
Willingness to make decisions without hesitation and getting things done in a timely fashion with sense of urgency
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5 years' experience managing global planning team
Minimum 8-10 years' experience in planning management
Strong Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office