Planner

Job Overview

This position is focused on planning manufacturing activities and positioning materials or Cork-produced products to satisfy customer and business needs. The role is based in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, with a contract duration of 12 months and working 39 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply planning, procurement, and production scheduling for assigned products to achieve timely delivery.
• Ensure on-time supply to customers while managing raw materials and components to support operations.
• Monitor production planning metrics such as schedule adherence and lead times.
• Develop production plans in collaboration with the Value Stream partner to guarantee scheduled completion.
• Analyze demand, consumption, production specifications, plant capacity, and supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate capacity loads to identify potential manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supply issues.
• Participate as a key member in new product launch teams.
• Establish communication plans among stakeholders including customers, commercial teams, suppliers, global supply chain, and site departments.
• Manage raw material inventory according to entitlement models and seek process improvements.
• Handle supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Contribute to site Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) reviews.
• Lead or support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives aimed at process enhancement.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards covering environmental health, safety, quality, and financial areas.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification required.
• Strong capabilities in data analysis and advanced reporting.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in relevant planning roles.
• Proficient user of ERP and production planning systems.

Compensation and Contract Details

The role provides a competitive hourly rate. The contract period is 12 months.

About the Employer

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, focuses on orthopaedic and neurological healthcare innovations impacting millions globally. Their specialties include joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery, sports medicine, and the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio.

Diversity and Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson has a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued to ensure every individual feels they belong and can thrive.