At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supply chain activities, ensuring efficient flow of materials and goods.
- Company: Join Kinisla, a leader in sustainable dairy solutions with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, matched pension scheme, and access to learning resources.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inspiring food and nourishing life.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while driving innovation in food supply.
- Qualifications: 3 years in supply chain management with experience in SAP/MRP systems.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for end‐to‐end planning, coordination and execution of supply chain activities for the Portadown site. You will ensure that materials, components and finished goods flow efficiently and cost‐effectively through procurement, production, warehousing and distribution.
You will drive operational excellence, optimise planning processes, support supplier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure strong service levels and cost control.
- Lead the site supply chain strategy to support production and business objectives.
- Oversee forecasting, materials planning and production scheduling to ensure OTIF performance.
- Manage inventory levels and implement controls to avoid shortages or overstock.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance and drive risk‐mitigation actions.
- Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and warehouse operations.
- Ensure accurate SAP/MRP data and drive continuous process improvements.
- Track key KPIs and provide insights to site leadership, including contingency planning.
3 years experience in supply chain management or planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, production planning and logistics. Experience working with SAP / MRP / ERP systems.
We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach.
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), matched pension scheme, access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources, benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers, and a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands.
Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, fostering an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kinisla employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kinisla email address or phone number. Kinisla does not currently utilise video chat rooms and will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses.
Supply Chain Projects Manager in Portadown employer: Kinisla
Kinisla is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, the company provides competitive benefits including annual leave and a matched pension scheme, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the food safety and quality management sector.
