Requisition ID: 57390
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site Leadership Team as Supply Chain Manager.
The role has ultimate responsibility for the management and improvement of the supply chain function within the Portbury site, specifically to develop and lead the Kerry supply chain team on delivering a feasible supply plan to meet customer expectations while managing a set of supply chain KPI’s.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a successful and collaborative site, to further your career within a nurturing organisation.
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.
What you'll be doing
* Develop and integrate all recommended planning processes to the standardised expected WOW.
* Manage the various aspects of supply chain activities, ensuring the delivery of value-add service to the business.
* Manage inventory management, supply planning, warehousing/logistics strategies (where applicable), raw material strategy, scheduling, transport, and new product execution.
* Management and delivery of agreed Supply Chain KPI's and process compliance with Kerry WOW and to drive process improvement to best practice.
* Management of direct reports within the team both in a day-to-day context and from an employee development viewpoint.
* Lead/direct the team in the process of developing a supply plan which flows into the scheduling process, aligning procurement, raw material call-off and manufacturing activities to resource allocation while meeting customers’ expectations.
* End-to-end inventory management and stock control.
* Ensure all costs are controlled adequately and in line with budget.
* Preparation of monthly/weekly reporting pack with relevant metrics and KPIs.
* Manage and develop the internal S&OP process for Kerry EUM’s.
* Review business performance to plan. Drive development and productivity actions.
* Collaboration with functional leads to ensure improved communication.
* Manage Supply Chain budget and identify opportunities to reduce cost.
What you can bring to the role
* Proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
* Experience in working with SAP in a manufacturing context is essential.
* Experience in working cross-functionally within a business, with the ability to think logically in a fast-changing environment is essential.
* Ideally, candidate will be qualified to degree level. Additional post-graduate educational achievements are highly desirable such as MSc or MBA. Supply chain qualification also desirable.
What we can offer
In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.
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. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
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