Supply Planner

About the role

This full-time position is a key supporting role within the Supply Chain Department.

Position is based in Mozzo near Bergamo/ Milan and Kerry operates a hybrid working model for this position.

The fundamental requirement of the role is to ensure the production schedule runs to the optimum efficiency without any disruption and that stock is used in efficiently.  The successful candidate will work closely with other departments to track product ordered and update stock within the SAP system as well carrying out general administrative duties. 

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.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Materials team,
• Manage PO’s for specific materials & consumables and invoice reconciliation for same
• This role will take key responsibility for administrating the quantities of product required & purchased from suppliers across the world in line with Kerry group purchasing policy
• Capturing and accurately maintaining order information using SAP, from order to invoicing
• Liaising on a daily basis with suppliers, the operations & production teams, warehousing, Quality and working towards a common production goal for our customers as part of the Supply Chain Department.
• Working with suppliers & transport companies to ensure deliveries arrive on time.
• Stock management, ensuring lean working capital at all times.
• Support the regional and global procurement functions.
   

Qualifications and skills

• Diploma or higher in a Business / Supply Chain related subject would be desirable, however not essential. 
• Previous Administrative experience in a supply chain, manufacturing or production environment would also be an advantage.
• The successful candidate will possess the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills (Excel (Pivot Tables) / Word / PowerPoint ), and ideally SAP or similar ERP experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbal with a variety of internal / external contacts.
• Good numeracy skills with the ability to record, interpret and analyse data.
• You'll love being part of a team player, but equally happy working on your own initiative.
• Fluent Italian and good spoken and written English.