At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.
Purpose of the role
The Material Planner will play a key role in ensuring the seamless supply of materials to support our manufacturing operations. This position is critical in maintaining optimal inventory levels, supporting production requirements, and driving overall operational efficiency.
Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and external suppliers, you will be responsible for ensuring materials are available when needed while maintaining effective inventory control and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain material plans and replenishment schedules aligned with production requirements and customer demand.
Analyse demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to accurately determine material requirements.
Manage inventory levels and safety stock policies to ensure continuity of supply while minimising excess inventory and obsolescence risks.
Monitor supplier order fulfilment, track inbound shipments, and expedite critical materials when required.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability and efficient inventory flow.
Coordinate transport and logistics activities to support the timely collection and delivery of materials.
Align inbound delivery schedules with warehouse capacity and resource availability to ensure efficient receipt of goods.
Issue and manage supplier call-offs for vendor-managed and supplier-held inventory.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable supply performance and effective issue resolution.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key metrics, driving corrective actions where required.
Maintain material planning parameters, master data, and replenishment settings within SAP to support accurate planning outputs.
Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, material availability, supplier performance, OTIF delivery, and supply chain risks.
Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning, inventory management, and supply chain performance.
Proactively identify potential supply risks and develop mitigation plans to minimise operational disruption.
Support new product introductions and material transitions by ensuring timely material availability and effective supply planning.
Education & Experience
NFQ Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 2 years' experience using SAP in a planning, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
Experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning, and inventory control principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to anticipate supply risks and proactively implement solutions.
Excellent planning and coordination skills.
A collaborative mindset with a customer-focused approach.
Confidence in working with data and generating meaningful insights to support decision-making.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
Family health insurance
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Career Development
Fantastic new facility
Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
- The base pay for this position is
- N/A
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Supply Chain
DIVISION
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland)
TRAVEL
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
