Materials Planner

6 months ago

Cork, Ireland Kerry Full time

The role involves the scheduling and purchasing of raw materials and third party manufactured goods at Kerry’s Carrigaline facility. The candidate will work closely with the supply chain team, production, commercial partners and suppliers to ensure OTIF and inventory targets are met. Building and maintaining effective partnerships with suppliers is also a key component of this role.

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.

Key responsibilities

Maintain and execute MRP in SAP to ensure the correct materials in place at the right time and in the right quantities. Maintain SAP master data relevant to the products and suppliers managed through this role. Create, release and maintain purchase orders on SAP with relevant approved suppliers. Identify any missing material (Shortages), expedite with logistics/suppliers and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed. Monitor all open order status and resolve issues with Suppliers in order to meet requirements. This includes cancelling, pushing out and pulling in as required. Build and maintain supplier relationships and performance through consistent communication and key performance metrics. Issue regular forecasts to strategic TPM partners. Manage the transfer raw materials and finished goods to and from our co-manufacturing partners to ensure OTIF targets are met. Review and maintain safety stock level by regularly reviewing MOQs, EOQs and forecasts. Maintain good communication with internal and external logistics partners to support efficient management of warehousing capacity and transport. Manage the introduction of new materials and purchased in finished goods and run out of old products. Analyze inventory and propose opportunities for Vendor Managed Inventory, consignment stocking options etc. and work these through with the central procurement category leads Lead continuous improvement initiatives for materials and FG planning and cost reduction.

Qualifications and skills

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the end to end supply chain. You will be committed to excellent customer service, for both our internal and external customers. You will be a pro-active, flexible, and comfortable in a fast paced environment. We are looking for an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills who is open to embrace change.

Solid background in supply chain planning. MRP experience, ideally SAP. Capable of building and maintaining good working relationships with commercial stakeholders and suppliers. Site based manufacturing and supply chain experience. Ambitious and results driven. IT literate with good Excel skills. 3rd level qualification or relevant industry experience.

What will you get in return?

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Health Care Cover. Matched pension scheme- matched ER &EE Min 2%, Max 10%. Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailer
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. 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.
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