Supply Chain Manager

Kerry; Arkansas; On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

Incentives and recognition programs

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Kerry is hiring a Supply Chain Manager at the Owen, WI site to lead planning, scheduling, inventory, and supplier coordination. You will partner with operations, quality, finance, and commercial teams to ensure reliable supply and optimal service levels.

The role requires strong leadership in a manufacturing environment, experience with SAP, and a data-driven mindset to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Economics, or related field required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least two years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Experience in food/beverage ingredients or regulated manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the plant supply chain strategy aligned with site plans, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead plant planning and S&OP processes translating demand into production, materials, labor, and inventory plans.
• Own master production scheduling and finite-capacity planning balancing service, capability, changeovers, maintenance, and material availability.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

SAP

Forecasting

Analytical

Cross-functional

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's deg in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 Chain Manager position is the key supply chain planning and oversight role for the Owen, WI site and is accountable to the the Plant Director and the Supply Chain Director.

Key responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute the plant supply chain strategy in alignment with site operating plans, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead the plant\'s Sales and Operations Planning and execution processes, translating demand into achievable production, material, labor, and inventory plans.
• Own master production scheduling and finite-capacity planning, balancing customer service, manufacturing capability, changeovers, maintenance requirements, and material availability.
• Use SAP and related planning systems to improve schedule adherence, inventory visibility, data accuracy, and timely decision-making.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Commercial, and Customer Care to identify constraints, resolve priorities, and maintain reliable supply to customers.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the plant planning, materials, warehouse, and logistics teams, with clear goals and capability-development plans.
• Establish daily and weekly operating routines that connect supply chain priorities with production performance, service risk, and inventory health.
• Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution across the plant supply chain organization.

Materials Planning and Supplier Coordination

• Develop short- and long-term purchase and replenishment plans for raw materials, packaging, traded goods, and other plant requirements.
• Ensure material availability supports the production schedule while maintaining appropriate inventory levels, shelf-life controls, and working-capital targets.
• Coordinate with corporate procurement and suppliers on pricing, lead times, order quantities, service performance, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Monitor purchase orders, shipment status, delivery dates, and inbound constraints; elevate risks early and implement recovery actions.
• Maintain supplier performance measures and support sourcing, qualification, and continuity planning initiatives.

Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics

• Oversee plant warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, material staging, finished-goods handling, and outbound shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined transactions, cycle counting, physical inventories, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging, and finished goods are stored and handled in accordance with food safety, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage plant supply chain KPIs, including customer service, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, inventory accuracy, days on hand, material shortages, premium freight, and warehouse productivity.
• Analyze performance trends and lead structured problem solving to eliminate recurring service, inventory, scheduling, and logistics losses.
• Drive cost improvement through inventory optimization, freight consolidation, waste reduction, improved planning parameters, and process standardization.
• Maintain accurate master data, planning parameters, bills of material, lead times, safety stocks, and related supply chain records.

Safety, Food Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure supply chain and warehouse activities comply with plant safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory programs.
• Maintain readiness for internal, customer, and third-party audits by ensuring accurate records, effective controls, and timely corrective actions.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Economics, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least two years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, beverage, ingredients, flavors, or another regulated manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cost, solve complex problems, negotiate effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with consistent follow-through.
• Working knowledge of food safety management systems and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

The typical base salary hiring range for this role is $88,000 to $144,800 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).