Supply Chain Planner in Coleraine

Energy Jobline ZR; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Matched pension scheme

Udemy learning platform access

Discounts and cashback platform

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Supply Planner to develop and maintain feasible supply and production plans across the network. You will partner with Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Transport Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Commercial teams to align demand, capacity and inventory while ensuring continuity of supply.

Key responsibilities include creating MPS, managing shortages, monitoring stock levels and driving S&OP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in supply planning, production planning, demand planning, logistics or procurement.
• Experience in supply planning, production planning, demand planning or related operations.
• Understanding of S&OP, inventory management and planning practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with planning tools such as SAP APO, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain short-, medium- and long-term supply plans to meet demand and business needs.
• Balance demand with manufacturing capacity, labour availability and material constraints.
• Manage planning alerts, shortages, capacity constraints and inventory risks.
• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules (MPS) to optimise resources.
• Monitor inventory levels, weeks of cover and stock-at-risk; support WC performance.
• Coordinate with Material Planning to address component shortages and plan execution.
• Contribute to monthly Supply Reviews and S&OP processes with scenario planning.
• Drive improvements in schedule stability, service levels (OTIF) and end-to-end efficiency.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

SAP APO

SAP IBP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID 67070

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

The Supply Planner contributes to the development and maintenance of achievable supply and production plans across the network. Working in close partnership with Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Transport Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Commercial teams, the role helps align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory levels and service requirements.

A key focus of the position is delivering an efficient and balanced supply plan that enables strong customer service performance (OTIF), optimises inventory and working capital, and reduces operational risks while ensuring continuity of supply across the network.

• Full-time, on-site role
• 5 days per week
• Working hours 0800-1630 or 0900-1700
• 30-minute lunch break included

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand and business needs.
• Balance demand requirements with manufacturing capacity, labour availability, and material constraints.
• Manage planning alerts and exceptions, including projected shortages, capacity constraints, excess inventory, and service risks.
• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules (MPS) to optimises the use of manufacturing resources.
• Monitor inventory levels, weeks of cover, and stock-at-risk positions while contributing to inventory and working capital performance.
• Partner with Material Planning to address component shortages and enable effective execution of production plans.
• Coordinate supply recovery and mitigation activities in response to supply disruptions and operational constraints.
• Contribute to monthly Supply Reviews and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes through scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Promote production plan adherence and identify opportunities to improve schedule stability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor OTIF performance and implement improvement actions to enhance customer service levels.
• Contribute to new product introductions, product transitions, delistings, and lifecycle management activities.
• Review slow-moving, obsolete, blocked, rework, and aged inventory to reduce waste and maximise inventory utilisation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment across the end-to-end supply plan.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning master data, parameters, and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service performance, inventory optimisation, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, or Procurement.
• We welcome candidates from diverse educational and career pathways.
• Experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or related operational roles.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is .
• Experience in Food Ingredients, Flavours, Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Process Manufacturing industries is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of S&OP, inventory management, and supply planning practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience is beneficial but not essential).
• Experience with planning tools such as SAP APO, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent planning platforms is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret data and make informed supply planning recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand the broader business impact of planning choices.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth