Supply Chain Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title:          Supply Chain Project Manager

Function:        Supply chain 

Reports to:     Supply Chain excellence Manager

Location:        Dublin

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Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative which sells premium dairy products globally on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. 

Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. 

The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America. 

It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de-risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in-market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. 

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE: 

The Supply Chain Project Manager leads end‑to‑end delivery of supply chain initiatives that improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance service levels, and strengthen resilience across our global value chain. The role combines project management discipline with deep supply chain understanding, ensuring that cross‑functional teams across regions deliver measurable outcomes on time and within scope.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Supply Chain Project Delivery

• Lead planning, execution, and governance of supply chain projects across the value chain and may include customer service, logistics, inventory, planning, and distribution.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with global and regional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and status reports.
• Drive process optimisation initiatives such as demand planning improvements, warehouse and transport optimisation, or system enhancements.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Management

• Coordinate with teams across multiple regions, including procurement, operations, finance, IT, quality, and external partners.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and project update meetings with global stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and communication across time zones and cultural contexts.

Data, Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse global supply chain data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with Performance Reporting Manager to ensure KPIs such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, lead times, and cost‑to‑serve are tracking to expectation across regions.
• Prepare business cases, cost–benefit analyses, and post‑implementation reviews.

Process & Systems Implementation

• Support or lead implementation of supply chain systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, forecasting tools) across multiple geographies.
• Map current and future state processes, ensuring standardisation and compliance globally.
• Work with Training & Capability Manager to oversee testing, training, and change management activities across regions.

Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify project and operational risks across global supply chain operations and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards in all relevant markets.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or project management.
• Experience delivering medium‑to‑large cross‑functional projects, ideally with international scope.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes (procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics).
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS/TMS systems (M3,SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Uipath, power automate)
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Project Management Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across regions.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Experience with project management frameworks (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) is beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cultures and time zones.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous, and globally distributed environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time and on‑budget project delivery across regions.
• Reduction in global supply chain costs or lead times.
• Improvements in service levels (e.g., OTIF) across markets.
• Successful adoption of new processes or systems globally.
• Measurable efficiency gains (e.g., reduced waste, improved accuracy).

Closing date: 14 May 2026