Supply Chain Manager

Location: Waterford, Ireland

We are partnering with an established and innovative manufacturing client to recruit a Supply Chain Manager for a key leadership role within their Irish operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with global reach, committed to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will drive supply chain strategy and execution across production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility across the business and a critical voice in shaping future operations.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficient production planning, optimal inventory levels, and high-performance shipping and warehousing processes — all while maintaining a sharp focus on customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Production and Raw Material Planning, Warehousing, and Master Data Management within SAP.

• Driving On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance across customer and interplant shipments.

• Balancing cost, equipment utilisation, production efficiency (OEE), and customer service.

• Managing raw material procurement to support timely production schedules.

• Monitoring and improving key KPIs: OTIF, Schedule Adherence, Inventory Days of Supply, Lead Times, and others.

• Building and developing high-performing Planning and Warehousing teams.

• Implementing agile, flexible supply chain strategies, including shift models and packaging line adaptability.

• Collaborating closely with Production and Quality teams to meet service and performance targets.

• Supporting forecasting, budgeting, capacity planning, and local S&OP processes.

• Identifying cross-plant synergies and process improvements across the global network.

Who We are Looking For

This role is ideal for a seasoned Supply Chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven manufacturing environment and enjoys shaping processes that deliver real, measurable impact.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• 7+ years of experience in a supply chain leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing setting.

• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (supply chain modules).

• Proven team leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach, and drive high performance.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across all levels.

• Comfortable working in or with cGMP-regulated environments.

• Solid project management and strategic planning capabilities.

What is on Offer

• Senior leadership role in a growing and collaborative organisation.

• High-impact position with strategic input.

• Opportunity to shape a world-class supply chain function.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Up to 20% travel (approx. 52 business days/year).

For further information on this Supply Chain Manager role in Waterford please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.

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