Overview
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit for this exciting Planner / Buyer opportunity, based in Lisburn.
This is a fantastic chance for a manufacturing supply chain professional to join a very successful manufacturing business offering a 4-day work week & hybrid working.
Are you an experienced Planner / Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy balancing demand planning, supplier relationships, inventory optimisation, and problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly?
We are recruiting for a dynamic and growing global manufacturer seeking a proactive and analytical Planner / Buyer to join their supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Role
As Planner / Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of raw materials and components to support manufacturing operations. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will help maintain production continuity while driving efficiency across the supply chain. This is a varied role combining:
* Demand planning
* Purchasing
* Inventory management
* Data analytics
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary
* 4-day working week (33 hours, Monday–Thursday)
* Discretionary company bonus
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Pension
* Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
* Employee assistance programme
* Long service awards
* Ongoing learning & development opportunities
* Social events and team activities
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning and/or buying within a manufacturing environment
* Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Strong communication and negotiation abilities
* Ability to manage priorities within a fast-moving operational environment
* Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally
How to apply
If you are an organised, commercially aware supply chain professional looking for a new opportunity within a forward-thinking manufacturing business, please apply now.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, 028 9693 5510.
Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at www.mcsgroup.jobs.
Equality and inclusion
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