Supply Chain Planner

Description:

Requisition ID 65262 
Position Type FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement   

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

 

Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

About the role

 

This full-time position is a key supporting role within the Supply Chain Department. 

 

The fundamental requirement of the role is to ensure the production schedule runs to the optimum efficiency without any disruption and that stock is used in efficiently.  The successful candidate will work closely with other departments to track product ordered and update stock within the SAP system as well carrying out general administrative duties.  

Key responsibilities

 

Work alongside the Materials team

Manage PO’s for specific materials & consumables and invoice reconciliation for same

This role will oversee the administration of product quantities required & purchased from suppliers across the world in line with Kerry Group purchasing policy

Capture and accurately maintain order information using SAP, from order to invoicing

Liaise daily with suppliers, operations & production teams, warehousing, and Quality, working towards a common production goal for customers as part of the Supply Chain Department

Coordinate with suppliers & transport companies to ensure deliveries arrive on time

Maintain stock levels, ensuring lean working capital at all times

Contribute to the regional and global procurement functions

Qualifications and skills

 

Diploma or higher in a Business / Supply Chain related subject would be desirable, however not essential.

Previous administrative experience in a supply chain, manufacturing or production environment would also be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Strong computer skills (Excel (Pivot Tables) / Word / PowerPoint), and ideally SAP or similar ERP experience.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats with a variety of internal / external contacts.

Good numeracy skills, with the ability to record, interpret and review data and identify insights.

Comfortable working as part of a team, while also able to work on own initiative.
 

What we offer

 

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Matched pension scheme

Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources

Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers

A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

 

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

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