Master Planner

We are partnering with a global healthcare manufacturing organisation to recruit a senior Master Planner for their Athlone site.

This is a strategic supply chain planning role responsible for translating long-term demand forecasts into a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) and optimised capacity plan, ensuring high customer service levels within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Permanent Contract - Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capacity planning and aggregate demand-to-hours modelling
• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Align demand, supply and site capacity through S&OP processes
• Identify risks across inventory, materials, and production constraints
• Analyse and report planning performance to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across planning systems and processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, quality and global supply chain

Experience Required

• 10+ years' experience in supply chain planning within manufacturing
• Strong expertise in capacity management, inventory optimisation, and production planning
• Advanced ERP/APS systems experience (e.g. SAP, Oracle, ASCP, MRP, APS)
• Strong data analysis and advanced Excel capability
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare manufacturing is highly desirable.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this Master Planner role, contact Michelle Miley at or via email at .