Supply Planner

HEINEKEN Ireland invite applications for the position of 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: Supply Chain Planner 

Department: Supply Chain 

Reports to: Planning Manager 

Location: Cork based (hybrid working) 

Job Grade:15 

Duration: Contract (6 months initially) 

Job Summary: 

As a Supply Planner, you will strategically manage supplier and freight carrier relationships to ensure seamless supply chain operations and cost efficiency. You will lead the S&OP process from a supply perspective, driving alignment and collaboration across teams. Your role will involve handling product and packaging complaints, implementing continuous improvement initiatives using TPM methodologies, and overseeing KPI reporting. Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to your success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Own the relationship with Finished Goods Suppliers both internal and External, taking responsibility for maintaining continuity of supply for all outsourced finished goods.  

• Drive service levels with strategic stakeholders to deliver optimum results for HIL by regularly reviewing performance against KPIs.  

• Ensure that stock holding, freshness, TPs, and MOQs are consistently maintained at optimal levels. 

• Manage international freight and take charge of relationship management with freight carriers ensuring HIL finds the optimum solution to meet requirements on each lane.  

• Take ownership of the Supply Review meeting and manage information flow effectively with SCLT Team members. Ensure that the S&OP process is streamlined and efficient. 

• Own the resolution of any product or packaging issues that arise. Liaise with suppliers, commercial teams, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure complaints are resolved promptly and effectively. 

• Maintain a consistent focus on cost management and lead efforts to achieve a leaner Supply Chain. Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or product availability. 

• Drive continuous improvement with TPM methodologies to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency within the Supply Chain. 

• Take responsibility for calculating and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Planning Team. Monitor performance and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved. 

• Other tasks include PO management on SAP and Zycus and maintaining Cogs pricing file ensuring its accuracy at all times. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in business management, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or related roles within the FMCG sector. 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment 

• Strong analytical skills for understanding complex supply chain metrics and performing detailed inventory analysis. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and managing supplier and freight carrier relationships. 

• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies for driving continuous improvement and maintaining a focus on cost management. 

Closing date for applications is the 18th of March 2025. 

“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”.