At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supply chain operations and ensure timely order fulfilment.
- Company: Join Ornua, Ireland’s largest dairy exporter with a mission-driven ethos.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous salary, hybrid working, and a fantastic holiday allowance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with global mobility opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the dairy industry.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in supply chain management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Reports to: Trading Manager, Ornua Dairy Ingredients UK
Benefits: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, discounted cheese and butter, hybrid working, confidential employee assist programme, global mobility opportunities and many more
Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world for over 55 years.
Are you a motivated and passionate administrator looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organisation to its next level of success?
Do you have experience of working within Supply Chain?
Ornua is actively seeking a Supply Chain Executive to join our Trading department as we continue our growth trajectory.
Why Ornua?
- Ornua operates as a commercial organisation from 10 business units worldwide, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
- The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold.
- It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de‑risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility.
- Our co‑operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values‑led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families.
- Our Values lie at the core of everything we do.
Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
- Dynamic Working policy in place which facilitates flexible hours and hybrid working.
- We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Career Progression including Global Mobility opportunities.
- Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings.
Why This Role Is Valuable
- Ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Update customers on changes to orders.
- Work with Trading Managers to identify contracts not shipping in line with agreed timeframe.
- Work with Warehousing/transport provider to ensure orders ship accurately and that damages incurred are minimised.
- Forecasting storage requirements with 3PLs.
- Reporting of the forward book position to directly inform the Trading manager and General Manager of Ornua Nutrition Ingredients UK.
- Support/Cover for Trading Manager. Have a good understanding of necessary technical documentation.
- Support other ad‑hoc projects and team cover.
- Routine liaison with external warehouse/transport facility for goods‑in receipts, to ensure that stock is stored in the correct temperature regime according to future contractual demands.
• Use the in‑house computer system (M3) for
- Raising new sales and purchasing agreements.
- Order processing.
- Producing stock, sales and financial reports as required, providing traceability information as customers' requests, mock exercises and as required for any non‑conformances or complaint raised.
- Manage inventory control processes, including stock counts, reconciliations, stock rotation, inventory accuracy, stock level monitoring, and inventory record maintenance.
What You Bring To The Role
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
- Good team player and rapport with people.
- Detailed focus on planning, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and the ability to take part in and run meetings.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and database skills.
Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
We also strongly encourage women and other under‑represented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply.
Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our company’s continued success.
Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Ornua is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.
We will make every effort to provide for any reasonable accessibility needs you may have during your employment with us.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know – we’re here to support you.
To learn more, please visit Ornua at www. ornua. com.
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Supply Chain Executive in Leek employer: Ornua
Ornua in Nantwich is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to operational excellence. With generous benefits such as 31 days of holiday, paid breaks, and various discounts, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally in a fast-paced environment. The company also offers opportunities for growth and development, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
