Supply Chain Manager

4 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Kerry Full time

Requisition ID: 57390
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: 

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site Leadership Team as Supply Chain Manager.

The role has ultimate responsibility for the management and improvement of the supply chain function within the Portbury site, specifically to develop and lead the Kerry supply chain team on delivering a feasible supply plan to meet customer expectations, while managing a set of supply chain KPI's.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a successful and collaborative site, to further your career within a nurturing organisation.

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. What you'll be doing
  • Develop and integrate all recommended planning processes to the standardised expected WOW.
  • Manage the various aspects of supply chain activities, ensuring the delivery of value-add service to the business.
  • Manage inv management, supply planning, warehousing/logistics strategies (where applicable), raw material strategy, scheduling, transport, and new product execution.
  • Management and delivery of agreed Supply Chain KPI's and process compliance with Kerry WOW and to drive process improvement to best practice.
  • Management of direct reports within the team both in a day-day context and from an employee development viewpoint.
  • Lead/direct the team in the process of developing a supply plan which flows into the scheduling process, aligning procurement, raw material call-off and manufacturing activities to resource allocation while meeting customers' expectations.
  • End to end Inventory management and stock control
  • Ensure all costs are controlled adequately and in line with budget.
  • Preparation of monthly/weekly reporting pack with relevant metrics and KPIs
  • Manage and develop the internal S&OP process for Kerry EUM's
  • Review business performance to plan. Drive development and productivity actions.
  • Collaboration with functional leads to ensure improved communication
  • Manage Supply Chain budget and identify opportunities to reduce cost
What you can bring to the role
  • Proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in working with SAP in a manufacturing context is essential.
  • People Leadership & Management experience.
  • Experience in working cross-functionally within a business, with the ability to think logically in a fast-changing environment is essential.
  • Ideally, candidate will be qualified to degree level. Additional post-graduate educational achievements are highly desirable such as MSc or MBA. Supply chain qualification also desirable.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn't exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don't fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. 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 nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  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.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.  As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions.  This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. 

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. 

Recruiter: #LI-SD2 
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Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

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