Role: Supply Chain Lead

Salary: €50,000-€65,000

Duration: Full Time

Location: Castlebar, Mayo

Supply Chain Lead

Trusted Irish business has grown from very modest beginnings into a major international enterprise, now run by later generations of the family. Over more than a century, it has expanded while remaining privately owned, building a strong reputation for innovation, consistency and long-term thinking. Today, it employs thousands of people worldwide, operates across multiple continents and exports to over 100 countries, making it one of Ireland’s most successful home-grown companies with a significant global footprint and a strong commitment to its roots.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of products and coordinating closely with their suppliers to ensure effective planning and availability. This includes forecasting demand, placing purchase orders and overseeing the timely shipment of goods to meet business requirements. Alongside these tasks, you will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers, regularly monitor sales performance and proactively adjust or renegotiate shipping schedules when necessary to respond to changing demand or supply conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and customer service performance across a defined range of products, ensuring availability targets are consistently met
• Analyse forecasted demand and calculated product requirements across multiple warehouses and distribution centres
• Prepare and place proposed purchase orders with approved suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing partners across different countries and continents through email and video conferencing
• Negotiate delivery schedules and key deliverables and ensure suppliers comply with agreed timelines and commitments
• Maintain an appropriate balance of inventory across primary distribution centres
• Regularly update the ERP system and ensure Excel spreadsheets are accurate and up to date with relevant supply chain data
• Carry out additional ad hoc duties as required to support the wider supply chain function

Requirements

• Experience in a procurement or supply chain role in face paced environment.
• Previous experience using ERP systems and IT proficiency, particularly in Excel and Outlook
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand business and market drivers
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple suppliers on a global scale
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working to targets and deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience working successfully within a team environment

What to do next

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Kym via email kym@tdtalent.ie