Transport Planner Executive

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

•  Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and troubleshooting shipments to meet internal and external customer requirements

•  Tendering to carriers by using the TMS system - Transportation Management System (BluJay)

•  Reviewing the ERP system (SAP) for open sales orders and shipment creation

•  Order pick review, work assignment, and WMS corrections as needed.

•  Review and understanding of shipping reports.

•  Noting discrepancies or problems to management, QA or other warehouse personnel.

•  Gathering supportive paperwork to be shipped along with orders. (BOL’s, COA’s, ASN’s, etc.).

•  Participation in department, plant meetings, and functions pertinent to warehouse activities

Qualifications and skills

•  Preferred 2+ years' experience in a logistics planning role, equivalent higher education, or SAP knowledge

•  Experience with SAP and TMS is a significant plus.

•  Detail and task oriented.

•  Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times.

•  Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

•  Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a highly fast paced environment.

•  Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

•  Excellent interpersonal skills.

•  Ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.

•  Independent and self-motivated.

•  Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly.

•  Strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills.

•  Results orientated with the tenacity to follow up on actions until executed, while maintaining positive relationships.

•  Availability to work required overtime and weekends as needed.