Demand & Supply Planner

HEINEKEN Ireland invite applications for the position of Demand and Supply Planner 

 Based in our Ladyswell Brewery in Cork

We are building a future that embraces innovation, sustainability, and diversity.

We are a business that will bring out the best in you - providing great opportunities for people with ambition and drive. People are at the heart of our company – It is undoubtedly the pride and passion of our colleagues that makes us stand out from the crowd. Our success simply would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We always looking for new talent to help build and grow our company and our brands.  Our careers are journeys paved with richness, accomplishments, and a few beers and ciders with friends or strangers along the way.  Your Supply Chain journey will be one of close connections and growing friendships as Supply Chain is the beating heart of our company. We collaborate with colleagues in every single other function to do what HEINEKEN does best: brew the highest quality, premium beers, and ciders.   If you are as excited about our future as we are, then we’d love to hear how you can help us shape it.

Job Title: Brewery Demand & Supply Chain Planner

Department: Supply Chain

Duration: Permanent

Job Summary:

As a Demand and Supply Planner within Heineken Ireland, you will be responsible for effectively managing the balance between supply and demand for our products. Your primary focus will be to forecast demand, plan production schedules, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure efficient operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning:

• Generate monthly demand plans, incorporating statistical and commercial forecasts with future use of AI Tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights and historical data for accurate demand forecasting.
• Monitor and adjust demand plans in response to market dynamics and supply chain disruptions.
• Assist with the implementation and embedding of a new forecasting tool across the business.

Supply Planning:

• Develop production plans based on demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Manage raw materials inventory to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with brewing and Production teams to schedule production runs, optimize production efficiency, and minimize lead times.
• Review Stock levels weekly and adjust production schedules as required.
• Management of Returnable packaging materials and any associated Capex Requests.

Sales & Operations Planning Process:

• Take ownership of the full end to end S&OP process for Brewery planning.

TPM (Total Productive Management):

• Initiate, implement, and embed improvements to demand planning processes through continuous improvement (TPM) initiatives.
• Foster a cost-conscious & continuous improvement mindset for ongoing enhancements.
• Present twice-yearly for global audits to assess progress and performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in demand forecasting models an advantage.
• Experience of SAP system would be desirable.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within the beer industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector.
• Expert skills MS Excel, PowerPoint would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organisation.

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within the beer industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector.
• Bachelor’s degree ideally in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or another relevant field
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Closing date for applications is the 07th of May 2024

“Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all”.