The Material Planner will be responsible for the order placement of material and/or packaging to meet

production requirements and stock replenishment plans. Working as part of a team and alongside the

Inbound Material Manager, Production Planner & Inbound Warehouse team, the Material Planner will help

set-up and maintain the SAP MRP system, in order to schedule deliveries and supply of materials in an

efficient and cost-effective way, respecting healthy safety stock levels in the factory. 

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom is a division of the Danone Group and the Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division as it is a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

Main Responsibilities & KPI's 

Raw Material Stock Management:

· Creating and maintaining purchase orders to meet production needs

· Maintain stock levels in line with targets and other parameters such as MOQs/EOQs

· Routinely review demand versus supply identifying and communicating supply risks

· Follow assigned contracted volumes to maintain allocations by supplier

· Provide forecasts to suppliers as appropriate

Systems, MRP & KPIs

· Establish & maintain planning parameters in the SAP MRP system

· Support Inbound Material Manager and MRP Planner on preparation of Monthly MRP submission

· Contribute to the development of short, medium and long-term business plans and contingencies

· Manage relations with suppliers and maintain KPIs

· Maintain supplier contact information

· Invoice query resolution

Projects

· Provide input to sourcing projects as required

· Support new supplier or material introductions

Internal Controls

· Responsible for Danone Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

· Analytical skills, to be able to process multiple sets of data and draw conclusions

· Planning skills, well organised, with a structured and logical approach

· To be able to act on own initiative

· A ‘doer’ who acts with speed, agility and pragmatism to deliver results

· An excellent communicator who can deal with all levels inside and outside the organisation

· Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments

· A team player able to work cross functionally, developing goodwill and respect company-wide

· Open to work in a multi-national, centralised organization with both local & global reporting lines 

Professional Experience & Qualifications   

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry

· Material or Production Planning experience is mandatory

· MRP understanding and working knowledge of one or more integrated ERP systems

· SAP experience advantageous but not essential

· Numerical ability, able to analyse and interpret key process data and forecast requirements

· Proficient in the use of MS Office tools, particularly Excel, minimum intermediate level is required

· Relevant Third Level qualification

· Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.