Requisition ID: 56022 
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

We’re currently recruiting a Supply Chain Manager to join our team here at Kerry in Pinto, south part of Madrid. We’re looking for a candidate with high energy and a strong desire to learn and grow within the business. The ideal candidate will not only have a knowledge of Supply Chain management but will also display our Kerry values and be enthusiastic about consolidating a good team and collaborating transversally with the other departments. It is a permanent and full-time position.

Key responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the overall supply chain strategy for the site and warehouses. Your key responsibilities include:

Managing and delivering agreed Supply Chain KPIs and ensuring process compliance with Kerry’s tools. Overseeing a team of 9 direct reports, focusing on both day-to-day management and employee development. Collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams. Developing, monitoring, and improving KPIs in relevant areas. Suggesting and leading solutions for process improvements. Managing the Supply Chain budget and identifying opportunities to reduce costs. Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and customers. Coordinating the efficient purchase of raw materials (both national and imported) to ensure timely and accurate execution against the production plan. Managing end-to-end inventory and stock control, including SKU rationalization decisions. Updating and developing policies and procedures with a focus on operational efficiencies through data quality and process standardization. Managing day-to-day master data management activities across a virtual global organization. Facilitating New Product Introductions by providing expertise and functional support related to SAP material master setup, workflow management, and issue escalation. Qualifications and skills Ideally, candidate will be qualified to degree level. - Supply chain qualification is desirable. Experience working within a Supply Chain role within a manufacturing environment.        Strong knowledge of SAP ERP systems is essential: Experience in a manufacturing context is desirable. People Leadership & Management experience even with a small team. English and Spanish Fluent speaker Leading & Managing Change implementing a system and process driven way of working. Experience in working cross-functionally within a business.

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 most of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

Why should I apply?

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.

At 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. You will have the opportunity to work in a multinational company with great tools, while also making a significant impact at the local level within a small, dedicated team.

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-SR1 
Posting Type: LI