embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
We are seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain team at embecta’s high-volume medical device manufacturing site in Dun Laoghaire.
This role is responsible for balancing market demand with production capacity across a regulated, multi-step manufacturing and sterilisation process. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply for global markets by developing robust production schedules and managing material availability in a complex, supplier-dependent environment.
You will work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Global Planning teams to translate demand plans into achievable production and supply strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
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Develop and maintain production schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
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Monitor execution and adjust plans in response to production or supply variability
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Analyse performance and implement mitigation plans to achieve volume and mix targets
Supply & Procurement Management
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Procure raw materials and components in line with production requirements
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Manage supplier delivery performance and escalate supply risks
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Maintain inventory within agreed targets, proactively managing shortages, excess, and obsolescence
Cross-functional Coordination
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Act as a key interface between site Operations and Global Planning teams
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Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to ensure achievable and compliant plans
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Communicate changes, risks, and priorities clearly to stakeholders
Systems & Data Integrity
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Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times and BOM data in SAP
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Partner with Master Data Owner to ensure system data supports effective planning decisions
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline
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4 + years’ experience in supply planning, materials planning, or purchasing in a high-volume manufacturing environment
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Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, or similar) preferred
Skills & Capabilities
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Strong planning and analytical capability; able to balance demand, capacity, and supply constraints
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Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
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Solid understanding of inventory management principles (lead times, safety stock, MOQ)
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Ability to identify and mitigate supply and production risks
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Strong stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional, global environment
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High attention to detail and data accuracy discipline
Why Join embecta
embecta is a global diabetes care company with a strong manufacturing footprint in Dun Laoghaire. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment supporting global supply, with exposure to international Supply Chain teams
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
