Planning Manager

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

We are now hiring a Planning Manager to join our team in Sligo on our Manorhamilton Road Site. The Planning Manager oversees and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and material availability to support manufacturing operations while driving integration, risk management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role requires a proactive and detail-driven professional with strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and Long-Range Planning (LRP) process. 
• Create and oversee detailed production schedules, considering both demand and manufacturing capacity. 
• Foster and sustain productive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners to support collaboration and achieve organisational objectives. 
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure materials and products are available to meet production and customer needs, while reducing excess stock and related costs.  
• Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios.  
• Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities. 
• Support all planning functions, including Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). 
• Track and report planning and operational performance metrics. 
• Participate in network-wide supply chain activities to enhance integration and service. 
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business field.  
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in manufacturing or supply chain environment, in a planning role.  
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP tools, especially SAP.  
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across diverse functional teams.  
• Commitment to adhering to safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all planning operations.  
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and adapt strategies for changing business environments.  

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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