PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Supply Chain Planner in Westport, Ireland on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Senior Planning Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will look after a range of products and their suppliers, forecasting, placing orders and ensuring goods are shipped on time. At the same time, you will develop a quality relationship with the suppliers, monitor sales and re-negotiate shipping dates as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calculate product requirements across warehouses to meet forecasted requirements
- Placing proposed orders with nominated suppliers
- Negotiating required deliverables with manufacturing partners
- Ensure planned orders are shipped on time and that suppliers are adhering to negotiated and agreed shipping dates as well as other deliverables
- Update the ERP system M3 and maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets with relevant data regularly
- Liaise with manufacturing partners in different countries and continents via email and video conferencing
- Maintain a target line fill rate of 95%
- Responsible for the Stock levels and customer service levels on a range of different products
- Maintain a balance of stock between our main distribution centres
- Other ad hoc duties may be assigned as relevant
REQUIREMENTS:
- Third-level qualification, preferably in a Business or Supply Chain discipline.
- 2 + years experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain Planning role
- Experience with ERP systems such as Infor/M3 or SAP
- Good commercial awareness
- Ability to work with multiple Suppliers globally
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Outlook
- Organised and with good attention to detail, target orientated
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience working in a team environment
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COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
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What We Do
Formed in 1904, Portwest is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality Workwear, Footwear and PPE. Excellent quality, very competitive pricing and large stock holding ensures we offer a market leading service to all our customers.
With distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the USA, supported by factories in the Far East our unique collection of safety apparel and PPE protects people all over the world in many diverse industries and situations.
Service highlights
Our stock levels are at an all-time high and our innovative operations ensure all orders are picked, packed and ready for dispatch accurately and on-time. With over 1500 individual product lines, Portwest are truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety apparel and PPE requirements.
Contact Us
For contact details on your nearest Portwest office please visit: https://www.portwest.com/contacts
Portwest Headquarters:
Portwest House
IDA Industrial Park
Westport
Co Mayo
F28 FY88
Ireland
Tel: +353 98 26411
Email: [email protected]
