Supply Chain Planner

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This role is based in Dublin with hybrid working options within Ireland. The Dublin office is located at One Charlemont Square, Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin.

Mark Anthony Brands International is an entrepreneurial drinks company, rooted in family values and a bold vision. Founded in 1972, we have grown from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company with a portfolio that includes White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Cayman Jack, Glendalough Whiskey & Gin, and Más+ by Messi. We hire passionate people who act like owners and are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results.

As our new Supply Chain Planner, you will be accountable for the efficient and effective execution of the Demand & Supply Planning process. You will create, maintain, manage and report on the rolling 18-month demand & supply plan including risks/ops through the S&OP process, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvement in forecasting accuracy, schedule adherence, manage inventory levels and ensure optimal customer service to support business growth for both current and future portfolio.

• Collaborate with commercial teams to create a monthly demand forecast by SKU and customer using distributor data, market insights and trends, and upload into the Finacle Planning System.
• Partner with third-party copackers and sister manufacturing sites to build the supply plan, ensuring lead times and transit schedules are accurately reflected to maintain optimal inventory levels and customer service.
• Ensure accurate and timely production reporting from copackers, updating systems with outputs to safeguard stock integrity at all times.
• Calculate, track and present key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, On Time and In Full (OTIF) customer service, and inventory levels against target, driving corrective actions as required.
• Act as a key participant in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, facilitating rolling 18-month demand and supply forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities and improvement actions.
• Identify, escalate and resolve risks and dynamic changes in demand or supply, ensuring the right balance between cost efficiency, customer service and working capital priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and supply chain resilience.
• Collaborate with material planners, commercial teams and contract manufacturers to align material availability, support new product launches and provide insights for new market entries in line with the stage-gate process.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or related field.
• +5 years of experience in demand and supply planning management, preferably within the beverage, FMCG or CPG industry.
• Proven experience working with planning systems such as SAP, JDA, Oracle, o9, and ideally QAD.
• Demonstrated participation in innovation and new product development (NPD) projects, including stage-gate or change management processes.
• Cross-functional experience across supply chain areas such as customer service, master data management, procurement, or project management.

• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship-building skills across multiple levels and functions in an organization.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level; ideate and directly execute.
• Drive growth and outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and remove roadblocks. Move at pace.
• Have a positive, proactive mindset and an ambitiously curious attitude to be the best in your craft.
• Promote ideas and curiosity; articulate change, offer ideas and solutions.
• Actively care and develop; champion our culture and cultivate trust.
• Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior.

Mark Anthony Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.