Requisition ID 63742
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
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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