My client, a leading technology manufacturer based on the outskirts of Cork City, is seeking a Supply Chain and Operations Specialist to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role across supply chain planning, finance support, logistics coordination and quality/technical processes.
If you have proven experience in demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management and want to broaden your career into a cross-functional supply chain and operations role, this position offers the perfect platform.
Why Join This Company?
- Well-Established Business: Join a trusted technology manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in the market.
- Sustained Growth: The company is experiencing a strong period of expansion, opening up exciting opportunities for those who join now.
- Career Development: With broad cross-functional exposure to planning, finance, logistics, sales, and quality, this role provides a platform to accelerate your career in supply chain and operations management.
- Impactful Role: Play a central part in ensuring smooth operations and directly contribute to the company’s continued success.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team culture where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Forecasting
- Analyze and forecast demand to develop accurate production and procurement plans.
- Create and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain plans with customer requirements.
- Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts accordingly.
- Track planning, inventory, and production performance data, generating reports and insights for management.
- Recommend process improvements and contribute to supply chain optimization projects.
Finance & Supplier Support
- Initiate purchase orders (POs) following internal approvals.
- Manage supplier backlog reporting, monitoring PO and production status weekly.
- Oversee invoice processing: verify against goods received notes, collaborate with Finance on authorizations, and resolve discrepancies.
- Support creditor ledger management and supplier credit note requests.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships as Finance’s first point of contact for issues.
- Escalate extended delays to management, proposing solutions (e.g., expedited shipping).
Logistics Coordination
- Confirm production readiness for shipment and ensure all paperwork is in place.
- Support freight booking by reviewing benchmark rates and recommending freight partners.
- Collect and analyze bulk freight quotes, advising Finance on optimal routes (rail, sea, or air).
- Collaborate with logistics partners to streamline shipping and delivery schedules.
Sales & Customer Engagement
- Act as a point of contact for key customer accounts, maintaining contracts and relationships.
- Participate in weekly customer calls to review shortages, backlogs, and delivery commitments.
- Provide customers with regular backlog and delivery lead time reports.
- Escalate critical shortages or delays and recommend solutions (e.g., prioritizing SKUs, expediting deliveries).
- Identify new sales opportunities by spotting gaps in competitor supply and leveraging available stock.
- Provide ad hoc support to customer queries in a timely manner.
Quality & Technical Support
- Maintain ERP master data, ensuring commercial data (prices, lead times, MOQs, packing specs) is up to date.
- Support accuracy of technical datasheets and product information per SKU.
- Place purchase orders based on technical/engineering requirements, ensuring correct versions are ordered.
- Track quality metrics (samples, AQL, batch tracking) to support audits and compliance.
Qualifications Required for the desired candidate:
- Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in demand planning, production scheduling, or inventory management.
- Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional seeking a challenging role in a company that is a market leader in the industry apply today. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment today.
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