Head Of Planning

Mss Recruitment

Tipperary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the above position, The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the group planning strategy to ensure optimal customer service and planning protocols are in place as well as developing and creating a best in class Planning function. Key Responsibilities Include : Create partnership with commercial partners to ensure customer centric inventory policies are in place that balance SKU characteristics and business cash ambitions; Work closely with other manufacturing leadership team members to optimise manufacturing fixed and variable cost elements where possible; Develop planning strategy for the group, and lead and work with the demand and supply planning managers to support them in its delivery; Optimisation of the end to end planning process to deliver customer service, cash and competitive advantage; Drive high level collaborative planning with customers and contract team as input to sales forecast in order to improve forecasting; Develop and roll-out SKU portfolio management practices which increase profitability and reduce portfolio complexity based on cross functional levers including SKU performance thresholds, hurdle rates and minimum order quantities; Ensure inputs, parameters and components of inventory targeting and risks are evaluated on an on-going basis to develop a comprehensive roadmap that delivers customer service and optimal cash position; Consistent use of KPI dashboard to drive performance of planning team and optimise customer service as well as overall business costs; and. Ensure profitability analysis and modelling optimises cost, profit and revenue. Skills Required: Charismatic and inspirational leader, able to influence, motivate and generate team working among a group of highly experienced individuals; High level of communication skills, able to operate successfully across an organisation at all levels; Ability to manage key stakeholders and build effective networks essential; Personality capable of driving change, providing fresh thinking and an alternative perspective; A self starter, able to take the initiative and push projects forward, solution focused; Always engaged with industry leading practices and ensuring the best standards are implemented in C&C Group; Disciplined with a natural flair for organisation and project management; and. Highly ambitious, open to driving your career in other directions to the advantage of your professional development and business needs. Experience Required: Significant experience in a senior planning role gained in dynamic FMCG businesses. Ensure profitability analysis and modelling optimises cost, profit and revenue; Customer service and supply chain operational experience at a senior level preferential; Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering strategy within 3 year horizons; Commercially astute, able to maintain and drive the business against targets and forecasts; Cost management, and planning and building business cases for investments; Operations leadership experience a distinct advantage especially in both discrete and continuous manufacturing; Evidence of implementing transformational change and improving performance; A strong knowledge and experience of the application of best in class continuous improvement systems, standards and tools and how to execute and monitor these through direct reports; Involvement in “key customer” relationship management and retention; Ability to challenge the views of others in a constructive and convincing manner where it is required to bring about positive change; and. A good understanding of modern management practice, technologies and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has the passion and drive to progress in a FMCG packaging environment and be part of a world class operation. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2524 days ago