Planning Manager

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Our Planning team sits at the centre of Dexcom's manufacturing operations in Athenry, translating customer demand into executable production plans that ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Engineering and Global Supply Chain teams, we drive alignment across demand, capacity, inventory and supply to support operational excellence and the continued growth of Dexcom's European manufacturing operations.

Where you come in:

As the Planning Manager you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring that manufacturing plans align with customer demand, available capacity, material availability and strategic business goals while supporting Dexcom's commitment to delivering life-changing products to customers worldwide. This role will serve as the primary planning interface for S&OP, S&OE and Integrated Business Planning processes across the site

• Lead, coach and develop the Athenry Planning team to support current operations and future site growth.

• Own and govern the site Master Production Schedule (MPS) process.

• Ensure alignment between forecasted demand, supply capability, manufacturing capacity and inventory strategies.

• Lead development, consolidation, communication and execution of production and supply plans.

• Serve as the primary planning representative for site S&OP, S&OE and Integrated Business Planning activities.

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Global Supply Chain teams.

• Establish and maintain finite and rough-cut capacity planning processes to support operational decision making.

• Drive planning process maturity and ensure adherence to planning standards and governance requirements.

• Manage planning risks, identify constraints and develop mitigation plans to protect customer service and production commitments.

• Support new product introductions, site transfers, commercial launches and supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Lead inventory optimisation strategies across raw materials, WIP and finished goods while maintaining service objectives.

• Develop planning metrics and performance dashboards to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure ERP and planning system data integrity, planning parameter governance and schedule discipline.

• Lead escalation management regarding shortages, capacity constraints, demand changes and supply disruptions.

• Drive implementation of best-in-class planning methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you successful:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing planning processes.

• Ability to develop effective relationships across multiple business functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution.

• Proven ability to manage complex priorities in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Strong business acumen with a customer-focused mindset.

• Experience driving planning process improvements and organisational change.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.

• Growth opportunities on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline with 8-12 years of industry experience.

• 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience

• Experience managing planning functions in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.

• Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, S&OP, Inventory Management and Demand & Supply Planning

• Advanced analytical and Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

• Oracle Fusion Planning or Oracle Supply Planning experience.

• Experience implementing Integrated Business Planning processes.

• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP or equivalent).

• Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up or greenfield operations.

• Experience leading planning transformation initiatives

AI in Hiring Notice: We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

The annualised base salary for this position is from €85,170.00 to €110,220.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.