Supply Network 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 primary role of the Network Supply Planner is the creation of an optimized End-to-End (E2E) network supply plan for the medium or long-term horizon. The E2E network supply plan must ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished goods products to customers, using a minimum amount of inventory to maximize efficiency targets, minimize working capital costs and conserve cash by managing stock levels. The role will also manage key risks and opportunities associated with demand variation as well as capacity and material constraints.

Key responsibilities

• Utilizes the commercial depletion demand signal, on-hand inventory, and inventory targets with DC replenishment requirements that delivers a comprehensive network supply plan which meet all financial requirements, operational capabilities, and service objectives for assigned Business Unit (BU).
• Facilitates exception-based planning to maintain targeted inventory levels, prevent stock-outs and balance financial impacts at sites for assigned BU.
• The network planner is empowered to make changes to the network supply plan when deemed necessary over the medium or long-term horizon. Changes are to be governed through sales and operations Planning (S&OP) process which this role plays a major part in.
• Communicates and interacts with demand planners, customer management, supply planners, sales, and finance to provide distributor and replenishment plans and exception-based reporting for assigned BU. Makes recommendations on actions needed to meet actual and forecasted demand.
• Reports Key Performance Indicators for their given Business Unit such as working capital (Distributor and DC Inventory DOH, inventory turns, actual vs target) and Service (OTIF, Out-Of-Stocks), complete with process improvement initiatives and prioritizes tasks and deliverables in a timeline intense environment.
• Supports the Supply Chain Manager to drive continuous improvement efforts to improve performance on all key metrics, including service targets, Network optimization, and network inventory levels.
   

Qualifications and skills

• B.A./B.S. majoring in Supply Chain, Operations or a business-related field or equivalent working experience. 1-2 years' experience in an end-to-end supply chain role, including experience in S&OP process development and systems.
• Experience with SAP and excel (Mandatory)
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint a must
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, & problem-solving skills required
• Must be willing and able to learn and acquire new skills and abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of Food Industry
• APICS certification a plus.
• Process improvement & demonstrated results turn-around a plus. Customer management skills and experience a plus
• Solid, straightforward, and professional oral and written communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management.
• Ability to work with all levels and functions within the Company, and with external business partners.

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.