Supply Chain Manager

Beschreibung:

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

As a Supply Chain Manager at our Runcorn site you will be responsible for a high portfolio of flavour products within the UK, EU, APAC. Due to the nature of the geographical demographic you will occasionally be dealing with a complex supply chain to bring in Raw Materials and you will be working with around 275 different brands.

Reporting into the Plant Manager the Supply Chain Manager will have a direct team of 2 reporting into them, you will cover warehouse logistics and raw material cool off for site and you will be supporting on projects to maintain Supply Chain performance as volume increases, liquid flavours grow in size and some complex sites.

The successful candidate will be based in Runcorn and there will be the opportunity to travel to other sites as and when required.

Key responsibilities

* Manage all supply chain activities, to ensure delivery of value-add service to the business
* Report performance metrics for all supply chain functions, to drive process improvement to best practice
* Management of around 15 direct reports both in a day-day context and in development context
* Lead the process for capturing forecasts into the Planning process, aligning procurement and manufacturing activities and resource allocation, to meet customers' demands
* Manage the supply chain side of new product introductions
* Participate in and contribute to the business S&OP process by presenting scenarios showing relation between sales, factory capacity and stocks

Qualifications and skills

* Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree level in Supply Chain Management or related subject
* Proven track record in a Supply Chain role within a manufacturing environment
* Significant experience in a people leadership team.
* Direct experience in working with SAP in a planning and manufacturing context is critical
* Proficient level in Excel handling large datasets
* The ability to work with other business functions across a complex matrix based organisation.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills

Why Kerry?

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.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and 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.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry 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