Planner / Master Scheduler

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs o6,000 people across ten sites.   We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan

Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name “Similac”. To complement the range of “Similac” infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of “Gain”. The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.

Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide.  Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland’s reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.

We currently have a position for Planner / Master Scheduler in our Supply Chain Team and this role will involve the following:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Planning Function: Ensure plant output aligns with market needs and schedules, and provide backup support for planning, purchasing, and warehouse functions.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accuracy in the inventory control system.
• MRP Management: Effectively manage Material Requirement Planning.
• Inventory Management: Ensure effective management of inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main responsibilities will include;

• Collaborate with Planning Center and supply chain to meet KPIs.
• Utilize systems like MCS and Infor Advanced Schedule for planning.
• Troubleshoot material master data issues.
• Align plans with financial estimates and plant capacity.
• Support ERP activities and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Lead meetings and set weekly targets.
• Ensure demand signals match schedules.
• Provide output projections to Finance.
• Comply with EHS laws and Abbott standards.
• Manage inventory and ensure product availability.
• Analyze MRP parameters and monitor stock.
• Schedule materials efficiently and work with internal teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain policies.
• Track performance metrics and build relationships with suppliers.
• Adapt to changing responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Appropriate qualification in either Purchasing/ Production Planning e.g. Diploma in Purchasing or relevant APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) examinations.

Or

• General Degree with relevant Manufacturing experience.

Or

• Degree in Industrial Engineering
• A minimum of 3years experience in a similar role is required for this role

Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Manufacturing

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Ie - Chsal36 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable