Material Planner

FAAC Electronics Limited is dynamic and challenging electronics manufacturing company with an energetic team, located in the Citywest Business Campus (Dublin 24). We are part of FAAC Technologies, a world leader in access automation, parking and access control, employing more than 3,700 employees across 5 continents and 55 companies. Our 3 Business Units are:

• ACCESS AUTOMATION (FAAC Simply Automatic) - automation for gates and barriers, entrances and automatic doors, motors for rolling shutters and screens, car parks
• ACCESS CONTROL (Magnetic) - systems with innovative solutions for access control, for both barriers and pedestrian passages
• PARKING TECHNOLOGY (Hub) - with intelligent and scalable solutions to control paid car parks

The Planning Department is currently searching for a Material Planner. The Planning Department is currently searching a passionate and results-driven Material Planner to manage suppliers of electrical/electromechanical components, ensuring business continuity, performance improvement, and the resolution of any issues that arise. This role will also work closely with the Purchasing and Production Department.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the successful candidate will manage components from suppliers to guarantee Business Continuity, consistent performances and solve issues that may arise. In this role, you will act as the key liaison between suppliers and the production planning team, ensuring that all required materials are available at the right time to support production processes and guarantee business continuity and the optimization of inventories. This includes the following tasks:

Purchase Order (PO) Management

• Execute the Planner Action Report to ensure timely and appropriate actions
• Convert purchase requisitions into orders and ensure correct placement of orders on supplier portals
• Confirm orders, resolve discrepancies with suppliers, and coordinate with the planning department to address any issues
• Monitor schedule changes and manage requests for rescheduling or delays. Generate reports for overdue and on-hold orders, as well as PO confirmations

Inventory & Quality

Monitor inventory levels and manage requests to remove components from scheduling agreements

Address and resolve delivery issues raised by the stores, ensuring that timelines and quality standards are maintained

Fine-tuning the deliveries according to the requirements

Compile and analyse the Shortage Report to identify priority deliveries

Request updated delivery dates from suppliers, manage stock searches from alternative sources in case of shortages, and collaborate on swift solutions.

Ensure that delivery information is communicated to production, planning and NPDI.

Vendor Management

Send and monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) reports to suppliers and drive performance improvements in terms of punctuality, quality, service, and cost.

Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with business requirements related to quality, service, and pricing.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must Have

Right to work in Ireland and availability to start within 6-8 weeks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

The ideal candidate should have:

IIPMM, APICS or equivalent Purchasing qualification (Desirable but not essential)

1+ Years Purchasing or Planning experience

Technical proficiency with ERP systems like SAP and solid knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability problems solving

Proactive mind-set with strong communication skills.

Experience in Manufacturing

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

24 days' annual leave

Service and Christmas Bonus

Income Protection

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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