Buyer Planner

CEL Critical Power is a global leader in delivering advanced data centre and industrial power solutions. With over 40 years of innovation, CEL specializes in modular power systems—including Power Pods, Switchgear, PDU’s, RPPs and busway products—engineered to meet the highest international standards. Operating from over 400,000 sq. ft. of lean manufacturing facilities in the USA and Ireland, CEL partners with clients from the concept stage to deliver scalable, customized solutions that power the AI revolution and beyond. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships makes them a trusted provider in critical infrastructure worldwide. 

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer Planner will collaborate with colleagues throughout the company to achieve Best-in-Class performance for CEL and our customers. This position will be accountable for ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient delivery of all materials to support our customer projects.

The ideal candidate should possess robust analytical, planning, and communication skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of material supply management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand & Supply Planning

·        Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts in collaboration with sales, engineering, and project teams

·        Translate demand into feasible supply and production plans

·        Balance capacity, material availability, and customer delivery requirements

MRP & System Planning (SAP BYD)

·        Own and manage MRP runs within SAP Business By Design

·        Ensure accuracy of master data (BOMs, lead times, safety stock, reorder points)

·        Analyse MRP outputs and take proactive actions on shortages, excess, and rescheduling

·        Drive continuous improvement in planning parameters and system utilisation

Production Planning & Scheduling

·        Create and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to factory capacity

·        Coordinate with production, procurement, and engineering to resolve constraints

·        Monitor adherence to schedule and drive recovery plans where required

Inventory & Materials Management

·        Optimise inventory levels while ensuring high service levels

·        Manage slow-moving and excess stock through structured mitigation plans

·        Support ABC classification and inventory segmentation strategies

Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel / Power BI)

·        Develop and maintain advanced planning tools and dashboards

·        Use Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, macros) for data modelling and scenario planning

·        Build Power BI dashboards to track KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and schedule adherence

·        Provide actionable insights to support decision-making at operational and leadership levels

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·        Work closely with procurement, engineering, production, and logistics teams

·        Support project planning for large switchgear orders and engineered-to-order products

·        Act as a key interface between commercial and operational teams

Continuous Improvement

·        Identify and implement process improvements in planning and scheduling

·        Support digital transformation initiatives within supply chain (automation, reporting, system enhancements)

·        Standardise planning processes and reporting frameworks