Requisition ID:53463
Position Type:FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:#LI-Onsite
About KerryKerry 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 roleThe Supply Planning Lead will be based at our Kerry Plant in Plentong, Johor Bahru and will be an integral part of the Supply Chain team. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and will partner cross-functionally with other teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery through efficient capacity planning.
Key responsibilitiesDevelop continuous improvement activities to drive planning excellence through efficiencies in capacity planning.
Pro-actively identify and report order, capacity & inventory risk.
Create supply strategy and identify capability needs aligned to the business strategy.
Develop a robust supply plan to ensure there is an appropriate level of products available to support sales and increase customer service levels.
Execute the agreed standard supply planning processes, supporting the implementation of new projects and tools.
Facilitate emergent issues that impact schedule and commitment, working with functional teams to find solutions.
Establish planning control checkpoints and processes to drive and uphold commitment & supply integrity.
Prepare RCCP overviews to drive S&OP meetings with Business, Operations, and Finance.
Achieve FG inventory targets set by Group, manage safety stocks & goods movement.
Improve supply service levels through administering operational terms & criteria, supply planning efficiency, capacity optimization, and lead-time reduction.
Implement mechanisms to capture exceptional orders and recommend solutions.
Order management – advise Material Availability Date and ensure stock delivery according to promise.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to manage New Product Introduction (NPI) timelines.
Provide mentoring and guidance to Supply Planner, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Qualifications and skillsDegree in Supply Chain, Business/Commercial, or related field.
Minimum 3 years' experience in Planning roles in Supply Chain function.
Food manufacturing experience is preferable but not essential.
SAP experience is highly advantageous.
Strong planning and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
Solid communicator who can build strong relationships and challenge decisions constructively.
Strong business acumen with deep operational insight and a collaborative mindset.
Leadership skills in implementation and driving team objectives.
Able to work in a team environment and collaborate with key stakeholders.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We seek particular information from applicants to provide equality of opportunity for all. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separately from your application and treated in the strictest confidence.#J-18808-Ljbffr