Element Six is a world leader in synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide advanced materials—with end to end, in house manufacturing and global R&D—from HPHT/CVD synthesis to precision components. Growth vectors include:
Oil & Gas Drilling : PDC cutters, PCD, tungsten carbide inserts, bearings and wear components that extend tool life, enhance directional drilling, and reduce downtime.
Mining, Construction & Infrastructure : Diamond and carbide solutions for tunnelling, road milling, excavation—improving performance, safety and waste reduction.
Semiconductors & Electronics : CVD diamond thermal management for high power RF, AI/HPC, GaN devices; diamond grits/powders/wire dies for wafering, polishing, and precision machining.
Thermal Management : Heat spreaders solving bottlenecks in aerospace, telecommunications, defence, AI/HPC.
Photonics & Lasers : Diamond optical components for high power lasers and IR spectroscopy.
Quantum Technologies : Quantum grade diamond enabling sensing, memory, networking; ecosystem collaborations (e.g., device grade films, wafer scale SC diamond).
Environmental Technologies : Diamox™ (BDD electrochemical oxidation) for PFAS destruction and sustainable wastewater treatment; partnerships enabling scalable deployment.
The Planner is responsible for end-to-end production and materials planning for the IETEC site , ensuring that customer demand is translated into achievable, executable production schedules .
The role, based in the Element Six Ireland facility, focuses on detailed scheduling, material flow, inventory control, and master data integrity at IETEC , working closely with Operations, Procurement, and Logistics to deliver on-time, efficient, and stable production plans .
This position is not responsible for network-wide supply planning, plan consolidation, or IBP/S&OP ownership , but provides accurate inputs and execution feedback into those processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for IETEC, aligned to demand signals and agreed supply plans
- Sequence production orders across work centres to optimise throughput, capacity utilisation, and cycle times
- Monitor and manage schedule adherence, making real-time adjustments based on operational performance
Work closely with shopfloor teams to ensure feasible and executable plans
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Demand & Supply Alignment
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to understand demand requirements
- Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans
- Identify risks to supply and proactively implement mitigation actions
Materials Planning & Control (IETEC)
- Ensure availability of raw materials, WIP, and consumables to support the IETEC production schedule
- Run and manage MRP signals to trigger procurement and internal supply actions
- Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to resolve shortages and expedite materials
Manage material flow within IETEC to minimise delays and bottlenecks
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Inventory Management & Accuracy
- Maintain optimal inventory levels at IETEC in line with site targets and working capital objectives
- Support cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive corrective actions
- Identify and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock
Drive improvements in inventory control processes and accuracy
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Master Data Ownership (IETEC Site)
- Support accurate master data for IETEC within ERP systems (e.g., JDE/SAP), including:
- Bills of Materials (BoMs)
- Routings and work centres
- Lead times and planning parameters
- Support new item creation and updates via CRM workflows
Conduct regular reviews of BoMs, routings, and planning data to ensure accuracy
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Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with ORTEC operations, IETEC Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service
- Support prioritisation of production orders based on customer and business needs
- Participate in daily/weekly IETEC production and planning reviews
- Provide clear visibility of risks, constraints, and recovery plan
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor key metrics for IETEC including:
- Customer Request Date Adherence
- Schedule adherence
- On-Time Delivery (OTIF)
- Inventory accuracy and coverage
- Support the implementation of process improvements in planning, scheduling, and inventory control
- Ensure compliance with planning governance, quality, and audit requirements
SUMMARY OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plan and Schedule adherence and stability (for IETEC)
- Customer Request Date Adherence
- On-time delivery (OTIF) performance
- Inventory accuracy and stock turns
- ERP/MRP data accuracy (“right first time”)
- Responsiveness to operational disruptions
JOB SPECIFIC AUTHORITY
- Authority to create and adjust production schedules
- Authority to manage planning parameters within ERP systems
- Authority to prioritise orders in alignment with business objectives
- No direct people management or budget ownership
