Job Category: SUPPLY CHAIN

Supply Chain, Inventory & Planning Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist (Purchasing & Procurement)

Location: Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow
On-site: 4 days per week
Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 DOE + excellent benefits

My client is a well-established manufacturing business based in West Wicklow and is currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to take ownership of purchasing, inventory, and materials planning within a busy production environment. This is a standalone role with high visibility and responsibility, reporting into senior management.

The position is heavily focused on purchasing and procurement, managing a diverse global supplier base and maintaining optimal stock levels to support on-demand customer orders, primarily for a key German customer.

The Role

As Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for end-to-end purchasing, inventory control, and supplier management across 360+ components, with warehouse stock values typically exceeding €1m.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement of raw materials including fasteners, plastic granulates, and raw steel

• Overseeing stock control, inventory planning, and replenishment (including Kanban-managed parts)

• Managing and negotiating with global suppliers across Europe, the Far East, and Ireland

• Acting as the primary supply chain liaison with the main customer in Germany, responding to short-notice demand changes

• Maintaining accurate master data and supporting MRP and production planning processes

• Monitoring supply chain KPIs such as inventory value, supplier performance, and cost trends

• Supporting non-inventory procurement (energy contracts, service providers, etc.)

• Driving continuous improvement across purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes

• Supporting finance with reporting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analysis

Systems & Tools

• SAP currently in use, with a transition underway to SAP HANA for Warehouse Management

• SAP expertise is not essential — experience with any ERP or WMS system is acceptable

About You

You will be a highly organised, practical, and commercially minded supply chain professional with experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.

Ideal background:

• Supply chain, purchasing, or procurement experience in FMCG, retail, logistics, or manufacturing

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

• Experience managing high SKU counts and inventory-heavy environments

• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with international stakeholders

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure

• Continuous improvement mindset

Engineering industry experience is not required.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

• Friday: 08:30 – 15:50

Benefits

• 6% annual performance-based bonus

• 10% employer pension contribution

• €1,400 annual health contribution

• Monthly phone allowance

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Supply Chain or Procurement Specialist who wants ownership, autonomy, and long-term stability in a well-run manufacturing environment.

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