Position Title: MRP Specialist

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

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Requisition ID: 34082 

Job Title: MRP Specialist – Direct Materials

Contract type: This role is a temporary role for 1 year OR for a contractor
Location: Rilland and Kruiningen, Zeeland

Position

As the MRP Specialist – Direct Materials, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the supply planning of raw materials and direct materials for McCain Appetizers' production sites. Your role ensures materials are available on time, aligns with production planning, and maintains optimized stock levels. You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to support operational efficiency and meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

Material Requirements Planning (MRP):

•            Calculate raw material needs for all McCain Appetizer plants on a monthly basis, forecasting for an 18-month horizon.

•            Monitor and mitigate risks related to material supply and communicate with impacted departments.

•            Place and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of materials.

•            Ensure stock levels meet demand while adhering to working capital objectives.

•            Coordinate with Marketing, R&D, and Data teams for packaging design updates and new product introductions.

Coordination and Reporting:

•            Collaborate daily with the supply demand planning and production planning teams.

•            Support cross-functional projects involving R&D, Marketing, and Engineering.

•            Ensure all materials are processed and received in the system for timely supplier payments.

System and Policy Compliance:

•            Ensure adherence to McCain procurement policies and agreements.

•            Participate in supplier meetings and manage invoice confirmations.

•            Uphold communication standards to ensure timely feedback to all stakeholders.

Education and Skills Requirements

•            Bachelor or university degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management or a related field.

•            Experience in supply chain management, ideally in food manufacturing or similar industries.

•            Proficiency in SAP/IBP or comparable tools.

•            Familiarity with working in a matrix organization structure.

•            Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

•            Fluency in English (oral and written).

Soft Skills:

•            Adaptability and resilience under stress.

•            Proactive, action-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

•            Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.

•            Effective listening and communication skills.

•            Team player with a focus on continuous improvement.

•            Leadership skills

What Do We Offer?

•            A challenging and diverse role in a dynamic production environment.

•            Working in a friendly and professional team.

•            A competitive salary depending on education and work experience.

•            25 holidays and 15 ATV days based on fulltime job per year.

•            Holiday allowance of 8%

•            Annual bonus of 3% of the annual salary

Join Us

At McCain Appetizers Europe, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized organization and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing process. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply!

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: [[division_obj]] 
Department: ​[[department_obj]] ​
Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland 

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.