Manager: Supply Chain Planner

Location Dublin
Discipline: Pharmaceutical Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Salary: €30 - €33 per hour
Contact name: Next Generation

Contact email: silindile.mavimbela@nextgeneration.ie
Job ref: JOB-14443_1786542186
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: ASAP

Supply Chain Planner - Biologics Manufacturing, North Dublin Contract | PAYE | ~24 weeks | Start October 2026

Our client, a global biologics manufacturing site, is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to join their production planning team on a contract basis.

The role You'll act as production planner for the site - managing material and production scheduling across commercial output, special projects, new products, and product changes. You'll keep the production schedule accurate in SAP, release process orders, and work closely with Manufacturing and the warehouse/logistics team to keep JIT and Weigh & Dispense running smoothly so materials are always ready on time.

You'll be the Supply Chain voice in cross-functional work - partnering with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA - and will get involved in strategic planning, inventory analysis, new material introductions, and supply chain investigations/change controls.

What you'll need

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science-related discipline
  • 5+ years in Supply Chain or Manufacturing, with hands-on Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control experience
  • Strong SAP and Excel skills; a Quality Management System background
  • cGMP Biologics manufacturing experience is a strong plus
  • APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is a bonus, not essential

Details

  • North Dublin site
  • Contract through 31 March 2027, 39 hrs/week
  • Competitive hourly rate, PAYE