Material Planner

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

 

The role is responsible for material ordering and import process of raw materials, packaging and traded finished  goods to meet target stock levels and agreed customer and/or production dates. The Materials and Import Planner will also manage slow moving and aging inventory reduction plan and mitigate the risk of excess & obsolescence.

 

Work Location : Batangas - Philippines 

 

Reporting to : Planning Manager 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

• In conjunction with business systems, reports and production schedules, ensure the timely arrival / placement / confirmation of all material requirements from outside suppliers (purchase orders) and Kerry Group sites globally (Stock Transfer Orders)
• 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 site.
• Work closely with the Kerry Procurement Team and Kerry RD&A Team on material requirements and supply issues.
• Generate and report on weekly ‘At Risks’ materials and flag up projected stock shortfalls. Provide commentary on actions take to meet deadlines.
• Develop clear and robust action plans for slow moving stocks to reduce stock write-off risk.
• Manage, review and maintain relevant master data settings as it relates to safety stocks, MOQ / Ordering lot sizes and lead times. Work with suppliers and/or procurement on optimisation opportunities with view to maximise cash flow and meet agreed targets
• Analyse system downloads to provide raw material requirement forecasts to suppliers
• Support the vendor OTIF process and finalize OTIF results for allocated portfolio
• Actively keep up to date on local trends and market conditions from the supply network and report on these changes in weekly Supply Chain forums to assist the organisation stay abreast of market conditions.
• Actively seek out new sources for materials in the local market and build relationships with suppliers through assisting the opening of doors to the procurement team.
• Assist procurement in obtaining corrective actions for supplier performance issues. Arrange, attend, and participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Work with and develop expertise in material call-off planning using SAP 
   

Qualifications and skills

Key Competencies 

 

• Possess strong planning and analytical skills and be able to take complex issues and break down actions for resolutions and working with tight deadlines.
• A solid communicator who can build strong relations and is not afraid to challenge decisions when see better alternatives or potential pitfalls.
• Possess strong business acumen with deep Operational insight as well as an open nature and collaborative mind-set that enable working cohesively with people from different functions and levels.
• A motivated and driven individual with the core competencies required to succeed in a demanding and challenging working environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making ability to enhance workflow efficiencies and effectiveness. 

 

Qualifications 

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• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• Minimum 3 years working experience in planning roles in Supply Chain function, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Good command of English
• Good working knowledge of ERP and MS Office application skills. SAP experience is highly advantageous.