At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supply chain activities and lead a team to optimise performance.
- Company: Join Kerry, the global leader in taste and nutrition for food and beverage.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, career growth, and opportunities to travel.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of food while working with diverse brands and complex supply chains.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
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 As a Supply Chain Manager at our Runcorn site you will be responsible for a high portfolio of flavour products within the UK, EU, APAC.
Due to the nature of the geographical demographic you will occasionally be dealing with a complex supply chain to bring in Raw Materials and you will be working with around 275 different brands.
Reporting into the Plant Manager the Supply Chain Manager will have a direct team of 2 reporting into them, you will cover warehouse logistics and raw material cool off for site and you will be supporting on projects to maintain Supply Chain performance as volume increases, liquid flavours grow in size and some complex sites.
The successful candidate will be based in Runcorn and there will be the opportunity to travel to other sites as and when required.
Key responsibilities Manage all supply chain activities, to ensure delivery of value-add service to the business Report performance metrics for all supply chain functions, to drive process improvement to best practice Management of around 15 direct reports both in a day-day context and in development context Lead the process for capturing forecasts into the Planning process, aligning procurement and manufacturing activities and resource allocation, to meet customers' demands Manage the supply chain side of new product introductions Participate in and contribute to the business S&OP process by presenting scenarios showing relation between sales, factory capacity and stocks Qualifications and skills Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree level in Supply Chain Management or related subject Proven track record in a Supply Chain role within a manufacturing environment Significant experience in a people leadership team.
Direct experience in working with SAP in a planning and manufacturing context is critical Proficient level in Excel handling large datasets The ability to work with other business functions across a complex matrix based organisation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills Why Kerry?
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.
One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.
We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Full time
Locations
Supply Chain Manager - Digital in Cheshire, Runcorn employer: Kerry Group
Kerry is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters personal and professional growth. As a Supply Chain Manager at our Runcorn site, you will be part of a global team dedicated to creating sustainable nutrition, with opportunities to lead and innovate within a complex supply chain environment. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive atmosphere makes Kerry a rewarding place to build your career.
