Planning Team Lead

Job Description

Requisition ID 52206Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-MU1Posting Type LIWe’re Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods – a leading name in the food industry with over €370m sales revenue globally. Alongside famous British & Irish brands such as Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold and Coleraine, we’re also a leading producer of fantastic supermarketprivate label Butters, Spreads and Margarines. We’re made up of a team of brilliant people and big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favourites, are eaten by millions of people every day.About KerryKerry is the worlds 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 theworld. 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 roleThis role is to lead and manage the D2D supply chain planning operation, which will consist of a team of 3 colleagues covering Production planning and Material planning (Raw materials and Packaging) and be accountable for all planning activities both nearterm and long term planningYou will embed a culture of continuous improvement to support the site in being the lowest cost to operate that is possible.You will have strong links across all business functions onsite and with the wider central functions to support the delivery of the business strategy and objectives and will champion the Kerry Values taking true ownership of the continuous improvement ofSupply chain, coaching and upskilling of the SC team.Key responsibilities

• Manage the D2D planning team supporting on clear direction and issue resolution
• Supplier ownership to ensure KPI’s are met and where challenges arise, work through an improvement plan
• Capacity management to plan, align and deliver full service to the market
• Communication of supply position with at risk situations and timelines
• Factory clearance plans aligned to available resource
• Clear in time escalation for significant issues beyond resolve
• Coaching and upskilling of team
• Setting high Best in Class Standards
• Continuously improve standards set by providing support to Practical Problem-Solving initiatives and other appropriate CI methodologies

Qualifications and skills

• 5+ Years experience in Supply chain Production Planning
• Experience in team management
• Experience in Food FMCG preferred but not essential
• MS applications, with a Strong knowledge of MS Excel
• SAP ECC and APO knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities against demanding timeframes
• Knowledge of Supply Chain best in class practices
• MS applications, with a Strong knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in delivering Cost out initiatives

What we offer:At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers

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 everyonebrings 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.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) toconduct 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 hiringprocess with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.