Manage planning alerts and exceptions, including projected shortages, capacity constraints, excess inventory, and service risks.
Monitor inventory levels, weeks of cover, and stock-at-risk positions while contributing to inventory and working capital performance.
Partner with Material Planning to address component shortages and enable effective execution of production plans.
Coordinate supply recovery and mitigation activities in response to supply disruptions and operational constraints.
Promote production plan adherence and identify opportunities to improve schedule stability and manufacturing efficiency.
Monitor OTIF performance and implement improvement actions to enhance customer service levels.
Contribute to new product introductions, product transitions, delistings, and lifecycle management activities.
Review slow-moving, obsolete, blocked, rework, and aged inventory to reduce waste and maximize inventory utilization.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment across the end-to-end supply plan.
Identify opportunities to improve planning master data, parameters, and processes.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, or Procurement.
Experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or related operational roles.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Understanding of S&OP, inventory management, and supply planning practices.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience is beneficial but not essential).
Experience with planning tools such as SAP.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $103,450 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on December 29th, 2026.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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