Req ID: 2084Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeMM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products.

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We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager for our plant in Cork.

Your Role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers to customers. The role balances demand forecasting, production scheduling, order management, inventory optimisation, and cross‑functional coordination to meet service, cost, and working‑capital objectives.

This is an office-based role with the potential for occasional visits to customer sites.

You will create and execute manufacturing plans that ensure product availability while minimising inventory and cost.

You will oversee customer order entry process and ensure timely and professional handling of all customer communicationsYou will monitor and improve service levels (OTIF) and lead times.

You will develop and maintain demand forecasts through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

You will lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP) processes to align demand, supply, and financial plans.

You will manage inventory policies, safety stock, and stock‑turn targets across the network.

You will coordinate with procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams to resolve capacity and supply constraints.

You will identify supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.

You will drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or advanced planning tools.

You will prepare and present performance reports and scenario analyses for senior leadership.

You will lead, coach, and develop planning and customer services teams.

You will build and maintain strong customer relationships by maintaining consistent Customer focus.

You will show a proactive and positive attitude towards learning the technical aspects of leaflet and label manufacturing, while continuously developing commercial awareness.

You will manage onboarding of new business into site
You will manage intercompany flows of orders and product
Your Profile
You are qualified in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or related field
You must have 5–10+ years’ experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or operations
You have relevant professional certifications:

You have Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)You have experience in manufacturing supply chainYou have experience of planning systems either having worked as a planner or having been accountable for a planning process.

You will have well-developed leadership skills, capable to lead team positively, even in challenging operational environment and cultivate improved employee engagement
You have a highly developed sense of ownership, takes responsibility for deliverables in the SC/Planning/CS area
You promote team building, team member training skills
You will be customer service focused
You will build good working relationships
You will focus on continuous improvement – evidence of own improvement initiatives realised
You will have commercial nous – experience of representing Company to customer
You will be hands-on – will need to step into team to execute processes during times of vacation etc.
E.g. backup to the planner, producing the plan.
Backup to the CS team.
You will have a high competence working with numbers and excel
You will have good/high energy level
You are technical bent – you will have the ability to learn the intricacies of the production processes and item range in order to advise customers on best solution
Technical & Functional
Production scheduling
Demand forecasting and statistical planning
MRP and capacity planning
Inventory management & optimisation
S&OPERP & planning tools
Data analysis & KPI management (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Behavioural & Leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive informed decision-making across the supply chain.

Influential communicator, skilled at engaging and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve shared business objectives.

Strategic thinker with a clear focus on operational execution, ensuring plans are effectively translated into measurable results.

Experienced in stakeholder management, with a proven ability to manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and build collaborative relationships.

Demonstrates a proactive approach to change management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving process optimisation initiatives.

Action-oriented leader with a results-driven mindset, capable of prioritising effectively and delivering under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On‑time‑in‑full (OTIF) delivery (Customer Service level)
Inventory turns & days of inventory
Supply plan adherence
Customer service level
Working capital efficiency
Cost‑to‑serve
Order lead-time
Our Offer
Join our dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done!

We offer you a workplace in a stable, international company with long-term growth path. You can also look forward to interesting tasks with a team that is collaborative, passionate, result-focused and responsible.

The following benefits complete our offer:

Onboarding including plant tour
Company events and activities
Defined contribution Pension up to 5%
Subsidised Canteen
Free Parking
Interested?
Send us your CV.Your Talent Advisor:MM Fiber Packaging Ireland Limited
Pauline Ayres