SC Inventory Planning Manager

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as SC Inventory Planning Manager, at our facility in Swords,Dublin

SC Inventory Planning Manager

Job Summary

The SC Inventory Planning Manager is accountable for leading supply planning, inventory management and supply chain optimisation activities across the end-to-end supply chain. The role is responsible for balancing customer demand, manufacturing capability, supplier capacity and inventory investment to ensure optimal service levels, supply continuity and working capital performance.

The manager collaborates closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Customer Service and Finance teams to align supply chain strategy, inventory investment, operational execution and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage inventory planning processes to support SCM and wider business goals.

Fully utilise ERP planning logic and SAP functionality.

Formalise inventory budgeting process for working capital investment.

Optimise ECO process and engineering cutovers.

Work closely with SAP SCM development team.

Manage and mentor planning personnel.

Monitor inventory KPIs.

Implement inventory optimisation tools and systems.

Manage inventory-related risks.

Lead end-to-end supply planning processes including demand-supply balancing, rough-cut capacity planning and scenario modelling.

Own the Supply Planning component of the S&OP / IBP process and ensure alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capability and supplier capacity.

Develop and maintain inventory and supply chain strategies that optimise customer service, working capital and operational efficiency.

Lead supply chain risk management activities including supplier continuity planning, capacity constraints, geopolitical risk assessment and material shortage mitigation.

Partner with Strategic Procurement to drive supplier performance, lead-time reduction initiatives and inventory optimisation opportunities.

Drive supply chain transformation initiatives including digitisation, automation, planning system improvements and process standardisation.

Establish inventory segmentation strategies for raw materials, WIP, finished goods and spare parts.

Develop executive reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision making across Supply Chain leadership.

Ensure supply chain readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and product phase-out activities.

Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, service improvement, inventory optimisation and operational excellence.

Support external and internal audits and ensure compliance with relevant quality, regulatory and inventory governance requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Days of Inventory on Hand

MRP Planning Changes

Service Level (%)

Stockout Rate (%)

Excess Inventory Values

Obsolete and Redundant Inventory Values

MRB Inventory Values

Scrap Inventory Values

Working Capital Impact

Forecast Attainment (Supply Plan Accuracy)

Back Order Reduction

Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance

Capacity Utilisation

Inventory Record Accuracy

Customer Order Fill Rate

Supply Chain Cost Savings

S&OP Plan Adherence

Qualifications

BSc QQI level 8 in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field.

APICS/CPIM/IBF/IIPMM desirable.

Six Sigma advantageous.

Data Analytics, Business Intelligence or Digital Supply Chain qualifications advantageous.

Preferred Skills & Experience

8+ years progressive experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, supply planning or integrated business planning within a manufacturing environment.

Proven leadership of S&OP / IBP processes.

Experience managing multi-million Euro inventory and working capital portfolios.

Strong understanding of manufacturing, procurement, logistics, inventory control and supply planning disciplines.

Demonstrated experience implementing planning systems, ERP enhancements or supply chain transformation programmes.

Experience within highly regulated manufacturing environments, ideally medical devices, life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare or biotechnology.

Advanced SAP planning expertise including MRP, supply planning and inventory optimisation functionality.

Strong Power BI, data visualisation and analytics capability.

Proven people leadership and change management experience.

Our global team:

We are a team of more than 70,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.