Planning Lead

Requisition ID 63690
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

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.

About The Role

• Location Dilovası, Kocaeli
• Work Model Fully Onsite
• Company Shuttle Service Available

Key responsibilities

• Lead out Production planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning
• Set strategic direction and objectives for the department in conjunction with business strategy
• Manage, drive and control planning activities of raw materials, packaging materials, production in our Dilovasi site and traded goods
• Manage all inventories and ensure optimized stock levels and movement of materials. Stock at risk management and action planning
• Ensure availability of information and inventory to support, production schedules and customer needs.
• Support strategic sourcing in conjunction with commodity management group by providing usage requirements to support demand
• Define and manage the process for executing purchase orders under agreements negotiated by procurement
• Manage the processes for delivery of all procurement, materials and logistics activities. Ensure compliance with Internal Control.
• Support commercialization projects which are related to Supply Chain. Proactively communicate supply chain issues and provide alternatives and options to mitigate risk
• Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Monitor and evaluate team members. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent with clear succession planning
• Identifies strategic opportunities for supply chain improvement and works closely with peers, regional, manufacturing and global network.
• Implements and manages appropriate KPIS to monitor and improve performance
• Lead out the Supply review for the plant and provide outlook on capacity and action plans

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree level (preferably Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry or food industry
• Must have strong communication skills in Turkish and English (oral and written) and good organizational and leadership qualities to lead the department.
• Must be a highly driven individual with good track record in leadership role to apply and execute all duties in the role
• SAP expertise

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-MH1
Posting Type LI