Requisition ID: 60847 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite 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 consumed by billions globally. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you the chance to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in production or transport scheduling to join a collaborative and dynamic team. If you're interested in expanding into a more cross-functional role within Supply Chain, this could be the right next step for you! We’re seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for Supply Chain operations, along with a commitment to continuous improvement—both in site processes and personal development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Review weekly production requirements and schedule production efficiently to meet customer demand. Monitor daily adherence to the production schedule and adjust priorities as needed to maintain supply continuity. Collaborate with Customer Care to address any issues related to customer supply. Coordinate requests for special deliveries or concessions and ensure relevant documentation is completed. Maintain records of plan change costs and generate associated reports. Understand and incorporate trial production requirements into weekly planning. Update and manage open process orders and shipping master data in the SAP system. Work closely with the call-off team to ensure daily materials availability. Maintain and update weekly KPI reports. Support daily transport planning tasks and provide coverage when needed. Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics providers to ensure timely delivery to customer locations. Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Qualifications and Skills
Good experience in a Supply Chain role; experience in the food industry is a plus but not required. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, email, and presentation tools. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing context; certifications such as APICS, IPICS, or CIPS are advantageous. Demonstrates active listening and shares relevant information and knowledge with others in a timely and respectful manner. Effectively plans, organizes, and prioritizes resources and activities to achieve outcomes using appropriate methods. Shows adaptability and flexibility to succeed in dynamic and evolving environments. Open to exploring alternative ideas and approaches to improve processes and outcomes. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across teams and departments to support individual and organizational effectiveness.
Why Join Us?
At Kerry, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of our colleagues. Together, we foster an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally. Our recruitment process is based on skills and competencies, ensuring that we value Diversity and Inclusion in all our hiring practices. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
As part of our commitment to equality, we will ask for specific information from applicants, which will be treated confidentially. Beware of scams!
A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. We do not use video chat rooms for interviews and will never ask for payment to participate in the hiring process. Any payments made by Kerry will be from official accounts bearing the Kerry name.