Operations Planner

Global Home Improvements
Global Home Improvements are an established, quality-driven production and home improvement business. Based in Ireland and celebrating 45 years in business this year, we are passionate about providing first class customer service and maintaining exceptionally high standards in our manufacturing and installation processes.

We are relentlessly committed to excellence in all that we do, with our culture and our people at the heart of our ongoing success. Our high standards and commitment to our customers are regularly recognised, most recently through awards such as Guaranteed Irish Best Retailer 2024 and Q Mark Awards Best Home Improvements company in Ireland.

The Role
We are currently looking for someone to join our team as Operations Planner. This is an exciting new role that will be central to our operations and production processes.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and analyse orders, production schedules and crew availability
• Efficiently plan and schedule the full Global installation calendar
• Co-ordinate with production and finance teams to ensure stock availability
• Liaise with suppliers re materials required for schedule fulfilment
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to ensure optimal allocation of resources
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, monitor logistics, and adjust schedules as necessary to meet changing priorities
• Manage processes and controls that ensure customer orders are rigorously checked
• Challenge efficiency and explore options for improvement of workflows
• Generate and communicate clear plans, keeping all stakeholders informed
• Be mindful of efficiency, wastage and risks. Produce reports to monitor these and highlight key management information

Who you are
This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset. You will bring energy, flexibility and a positive approach to collaborating with others. You will be open to change and keen to develop. You will recognise that all our operational processes are vital to our customer brand and our dedication to excellence.

Requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent general IT skills and experience using Excel, Word etc
• Ability to work as part of a team & independently
• Good communication and relationship skills

Desirable Requirements
• Experience working in planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, logistics, project management or a lean process environment
• General understanding of building or manufacturing environments
• Technical aptitude

To apply
Please e-mail your CV along with a short cover letter.