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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

ROLE TITLE: Graduate Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst

START DATE: September 2026

LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role supports production planning and scheduling under supervision, contributing to basic project tasks and process improvements. It involves analyzing trends, managing material availability, and ensuring timely supply to meet production needs. Responsibilities include coordinating supply activities, monitoring performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address constraints. The position also requires effective communication with stakeholders and adherence to company standards.

ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
Develop influencing & communication skills.
Gain Project Management experience.
Learn new and innovative technologies.
Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Help establish and implement programs and innovative initiatives for the Production Planning and Scheduling area, under direct supervision.
Contribute to less complex components of projects, programs, or processes for the Production Planning and Scheduling area.
Effectively coordinate the supply planning, purchasing and production scheduling activities for products managed.
Determine production plan and in association with VS partner, ensures timely completion of planned production.
Manage on time supply to customers.
Monitor production planning system with relevant performance metrics e.g. schedule attainment, lead time.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

Complete simple trend analysis to support continuous improvement efforts for the organization's production strategy.
Analyse product demand, sales patterns, and forecasts, as well as production specifications and plant and supplier capacity data.
Identify and drive Lean or Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
Support the evaluation of current processes and the transition to improved future processes in conjunction with the wider global PP&L team.

Material & Supply Chain Management

Review shortage reports to ensure materials arrive in a timely manner to meet production requirement.
Manage raw material and component supply to support Operations.
Review capacity loads to identify potential manufacturing constraints. Work with Operations, Engineering and Quality partners to resolve and mitigate potential supply challenges.
Manage and/or maintain raw material inventory investment per inventory entitlement models and drives improvement opportunities.
Manage supplier performance: measurement, identification of performance issues and working together to resolve and prevent reoccurrence.
Support evaluation of potential new suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

Be the key member of relevant New Product launch teams.
Identify key stakeholders and establish effective communication plans across various groups such as customers, commercial partners, suppliers, global supply chain and site departments.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Process Excellence / Engineering, Manufacturing or similar engineering/technology bachelors degree, e.g. Supply chain degree or BIS degree
Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)
Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing systems concept knowledge
The ability to work well individually and remotely.
The ability to adapt to change and develop skills to meet these changes.
High capability with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Interest in developing skills, abilities, and career.
Pro-active, can-do attitude. High level of personal initiative, ability to function autonomously and self-confidence.
Self-starter with ability to create and develop new relationships quickly, and influence/collaborate to get to desired results.
Results Orientation/Sense of Urgency – ability to drive to tight timelines.
Data mining / reporting skills.
Exposure to Project Management Methodology would be an advantage
Interested in Manufacturing processes.

2026 Graduate Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst

Job Description