Buyer - Planner

Morgan McKinley seeking a detail-oriented and commercially-minded Buyer/Planner to join a dynamic FMCG team in Dublin. This is a permanent opportunity to play a key role in the end-to-end supply chain planning and procurement process, supporting operations aligned to the North American market.

As a Buyer/Planner, you will be responsible for purchasing, inventory planning, and vendor management, ensuring optimal product availability while minimizing costs and waste. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, sales, logistics, and finance teams across global time zones.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to support North American operations
• Monitor stock levels and forecast demand based on sales trends, seasonality, and promotional activity
• Issue and manage purchase orders with local and international suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and resolve any delivery or quality issues
• Optimize inventory turnover and reduce excess/obsolete stock
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Analyse data to track KPIs such as fill rate, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy
• Support new product launches by ensuring materials are sourced and delivered on time
• Collaborate with the US-based team to align supply with demand and market needs
• Maintain ERP system data accuracy, including lead times, order quantities, and supplier details

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a Buyer, Planner, or Supply Chain role within the FMCG or related sector
• Willingness to work US business hours (e.g., 12pm - 8pm IST)
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, procurement, and supply chain operations
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (preferred)