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

Oversee and manage all planning activities related to materials management and inventory control in the manufacturing environment. This individual is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment as needed based upon specifications established by Kerry quality. Organizes all procurement activities with various departments to satisfy plant needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop safety stock, minimum order quantities, optimal quantities for Raw Materials.
• Utilize MRP and other SAP tools to identify requirements for order fulfilment, safety stock requirements and new product introductions.
• Responsible for completion and negotiation of purchase order flow including: order call-off, expediting, PO creation, PO approval process, and communication with vendor.
• Additionally, maintains purchasing records as required.
• Manage all SAP dates and master data maintenance to ensure up to date.
• Purchase at lowest cost consistent with approved quality, procurement and delivery standards.
• Additionally, handle any service issues with vendors.
• Maintain a list of acceptable vendors and update vendor profile information.
• Understand raw material purchasing specifications including; kosher certificates, vendor product data sheets, import tariff information, raw material ingredient purchasing specifications.
• Ensure aged, slow moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely.
• Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPI’s are met or exceeded.

The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

Experience:

• Organizational skills & excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency and work safely.
• Ability to strive for excellence in all areas; focus on effective internal and external customer-supplier relationships.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Basic computer experience.
• APICS Certification preferred though not required.

Working Conditions:

• Food manufacturing plant
• Warehouse environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.
• Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.