Material Planner

Position Type: FT Permanent

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.**About the role**
• Lead the resolution of any stock out issues to avoid compromising production and/or customer delivery deadlines.
• Support and participate in the commercialisation process through to launch of all new products introduced into the KSA market.**Key responsibilities**
• Work closely with the Procurement Technology Buyers on all material requirements for KSA
• Maintain and review raw material stock levels with view to maximise cash flow and meet agreed targets
• Generate and report on weekly ‘At Risks’ materials and flag up projected stock shortfalls through the Technology Supply Process and provide commentary on actions taken to meet deadlines
• Work with technical teams to develop action plans for slow moving stocks to reduce stock write-offs
• Work with and develop expertise in material call-off planning using SAP ECC & APO modules

Qualifications and skills

• Candidate will be qualified to degree level in an Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in doing material call-off, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems is essential; SAP experience is a definite advantage.
• A deep knowledge of Supply Chain with the ability to think logically in a fast changing environment is essential
• English verbal and written communication competencies are essential.

Key Competencies

• Possess an open nature / collaborative mind-set that enables you to work with people from different functions and levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that exemplify the highest level of professionalism in both internal and external environments
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate relentless drive and determination to achieve success
• Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
• Possess strong planning and analytical skills and be able to take complex issues and break down actions for resolutions and working with tight deadlines
• 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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