Planning Team Lead

Ireland - Donegal Townlead

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Key Responsibilities

Developing and executing production and supply plans aligned with business goals. Leading cross-functional planning activities to support manufacturing efficiency and product availability.

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Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo. Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Responsibilities

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Developing and executing production and supply plans aligned with business goals.
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Leading cross-functional planning activities to support manufacturing efficiency and product availability.
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Managing inventory levels to balance cost, service, and risk.
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Overseeing the introduction of new products and new materials into the supply chain with minimal disruption.
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Driving continuous improvement in planning processes and systems.
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Collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and demand management teams to ensure alignment.
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Monitoring KPIs and reporting on planning performance to senior leadership.
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Development and monitoring or MRP system and materials planning process.
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Develop and manage site production and material planning processes to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
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Responsibility for coordinating team responsible for the balance of production capacity, material availability, and inventory requirements.
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Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process at site level through engagement with key stakeholders.
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Engaging with Global Supply & local site teams to align on the long term volumes and strategic planning
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost, inventory, and service performance.
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Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
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Partner closely with Production, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
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Build an effective team.
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Provide clear direction and define priorities.
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Provide day-to-day guidance and support to planning team members.
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Help allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to planning timelines.
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Support onboarding and training of new team members.
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Foster a collaborative and proactive team environment.
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Foster a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making.
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Ensure Environmental, Health & Safety standards are met and all planning activities comply with EHS, Quality, and Regulatory requirements.

A Bachelors degree qualification, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Professional Certification (APICS, IIPMM or equivalent) is desirable.
At least five years’ experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain planning within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Prior experience with relevant ERP Systems (SAP, MES) is desirable.
Prior experience supervising or coordinating others preferred.

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In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Supply Chain

ADC Diabetes Care

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)

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Yes

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