Operations Manager, Supply Chain Planning

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Job Details Tomorrow's health is... Defining a new possible. Operations Manager, Supply Chain Planning Cork, Ireland Job ID JR0149005 Category Platform Management Post Date Nov. 03, 2026 Apply McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Position Summary (Purpose of job): The Platform Manager – Level 3 plays a critical role in defining and implementing McKesson’s technology platform strategy that enables core business capabilities. What You’ll Do Manage Kinaxis and supply chain planning platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous service improvement. Lead Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Problem Management to reduce recurring issues and improve reliability. Drive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and operational hygiene practices to enhance platform resilience. Oversee AMS governance, SLA adherence, and vendor management to ensure high-quality service delivery. Partner with stakeholders to communicate platform performance, risks, and improvement opportunities clearly and effectively. Implement monitoring, alerting, and self-healing practices to improve platform observability and reduce manual intervention. Support platform strategy execution, including release planning, configuration management, and documentation. Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives focused on automation, AI-enabled operations (AIOps), and continuous improvement. Basic Requirements 5+ years of experience in platform operations, DevOps, or supply chain planning systems. Hands-on experience with Kinaxis or similar supply chain planning platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP IBP). Proven experience in Incident Management, RCA, CAPA, and Problem Management processes. Experience managing AMS operations, including SLA tracking, vendor management, and governance frameworks. Strong understanding of monitoring, alerting, and system observability practices. Experience with stakeholder communication in cross-functional environments (business + IT). Demonstrated ability to support production platforms in regulated or enterprise environments. Preferred Skills / Experience Experience with AI for Operations (AIOps), self-healing systems, and automation strategies. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud/platform engineering practices. Familiarity with supply chain planning processes such as demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP. Experience with resilience engineering, capacity planning, and performance optimization. Understanding of compliance, security standards, and regulated industry practices. Experience working with global teams and third-party vendors. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement mindset. Work Environment / Travel / Physical Requirements This role may be remote or hybrid based on business needs. Occasional collaboration across time zones with global teams. Ability to work in an on-call or incident support rotation, if required. At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. Our Base Pay Range for this position €52,500 - €87,500 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com . 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