Supply Chain Planner

Through it all, we are measured by the purest of passions, a love of horses. This unspoken bond between human and horse guides everything we do. For almost 40 years, this simple truth has been Horseware Ireland’s guiding inspiration. It has helped us to always deliver high performance, beautiful and sustainable products that last.

It was 1985 when Horseware Ireland created our now iconic Rambo Original horse rug, sparking a design revolution that redefined innovation within the equine industry. We forged a path that would grow across geographies, span generations, and make Horseware Ireland the world’s leading equestrian brand in horse rugs and equine products, selling to over 70 countries worldwide, with more than 400 employees.

Today, more than ever, we continue to challenge what is possible and re-imagine new ways of fulfilling our mission to Make Life Better.

About the role:

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our team and be pivotal in the success of the Horseware business. As a Supply Chain Planner you play a key role by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as well as driving factory performance and on-time delivery. You will be an advocate for process improvement within Supply Chain and beyond, improving the efficiency of the planning process with factories and cross-functional departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Closely collaborate within Planning and the wider Supply Chain team to ensure day to day continuity, process development, problem solving and support of continuous improvement undertaking

• Monitor and manage factory and supply chain capacity constraints by optimising finished goods flow and supporting supply continuity.

• Monitor purchase order performance and ERP planning data, resolving issues as they arise.

• Develop and present predefined key analytics to support planning decisions, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the IBP process through Supply Review, with a focus on continued process improvement and development.

• Maintain strong knowledge of suppliers, supplier processes, Horseware Ireland products, customers, stakeholders, and business needs.

• Manage factory relationships and represent Supply Planning in cross-functional meetings and projects to drive performance and long-term partnership.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• 3+ years’ experience in Supply and Demand Planning, Operations, or other related supply chain functions a requirement

• Experience working in supply chain planning within a branded consumer goods company operating a complex global supply chain environment, preferably in the textile or apparel industry, is a distinct advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or finance related field is preferred

• Analytic skills and financial acumen

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong ambition to learn new skills and technology

• Experience with ERP solutions, Business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI) and advanced excel / analytical skills an advantage

Summary of the Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with role and experience.

• Hybrid working

• 25 days basic annual leave pro-rata

• Sick leave entitlement

• Free Onsite Parking

• Company pension scheme

• Healthcare

• Health screening

• Life Assurance

• Learning and Development opportunities

• EAP- Employee Assistance Programme

• Maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

• Learning, education, and training support

• Discount on Horseware products

Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.

Horseware is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, or any other protected classification by local laws.