Supply Chain Manager

Kerry; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Supply Chain Manager role links central functions with the site, optimizing asset use, inventory and expense while driving service and cash conversion.

You will develop data-based forward-looking processes and tools to help leaders profitably drive the business. This role requires 10+ years in supply chain, strong leadership, and experience in S&OP/IBP.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain with 5+ years in product supply.
• Experience in S&OP or IBP implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maximize service, cash conversion and profitability for the site.
• Lead supply network strategy to support growth and cost goals.
• Drive S&OP and Control Tower processes for the EUM.
• Develop standards for SCM site processes and coach Site SCMs.
• Monitor OTIF and inventory goals; manage capacity and constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI analytics tools

Excel

Job description

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

This role will be the key Operations link between central functions and the site, including the onsite warehouse team, materials teams and central planning and buying teams. The Supply Chain Manager will attract, develop, and retain a high performing supply organization at the site. Optimize asset utilization, inventory, and expense while driving best in class service and cash conversion results. Develop Data Based, Forward Looking Processes and Forums to provide business leaders with the information and tools to profitably drive the business.

Key responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

• Maximize service, cash conversion and profitability for their site.
• Lead the supply network strategy for their respective EUM / to support company growth strategies, and adapt to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost optimization goals.
• Drive sales and operational planning process to deliver short term, midterm and long-term demand through strategic supply solutions.
• Drive partnership with Commercial Team, and Integrated Operations Team and customers to meet our shared goal of “making it easier and more valuable for our customers to do business with us”.
• Under or over asset utilization identification during long range forecast analysis by closely leading Supply and Network Planners
• Accountable for monitoring, analyzing, communicating and ensuring EUM OTIF and Inventory goals
• Own and drive the S&OP and Control Tower processes for the EUM.
• Develop processes and system standards to be used by the SCM at the sites for the EUM. Coach and develop Site SCMs in Plant Transformation, Planning, Inventory, and CT best practices
• Assess capacity and supply constraints by validating supply scenarios to align the 30-day supply plan
• Manage and evaluate supply planning performance through KPIs analysis
• Accountable for the development of the Master Production Schedule by fostering collaboration between Supply and Network Planners and demand planners; further assess production capacities and constraints to achieve plans optimization
• Validate analysis of supply constraints on availability, their related impact on priority customers and the effects on mid to long term service

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Demand Planning team and Commercial team in highlighting surplus capacity and inventory to drive trapped revenue opportunities and reduce inventory write-off.
• Lead the SKU harmonization and portfolio simplification process in partnership with Sales, Demand Planning, Finance and R&D to drive profitable revenue across make-to-stock items (e.g., Brands and Collection Items
• Support commercial in KEY account interactions
• Coordinate Customer Care, Commercialization, TPM and Demand Management for the EUM
• Actively participate in product portfolio reviews by highlighting supply chain opportunity costs, losses, and value leakage
• Issue constrained allocations following Supply and Network Planners analysis and further liaise effectively with Customer Care, Finance and EUM Leads for sign off
• Manage and develop Supply and Network Planners by building capability, coaching, and providing progression opportunities
• Manage and develop (Matrix) site SCM by building capability, coaching, and providing progression opportunities
• Collaborate with the Global Supply Manager and Supply Chain Leadership to drive process improvements to deliver best in class service for customer and top line growth
• Ensure finished goods inventory levels and accuracy respect set targets; oversight end of life products to proactively prevent potential write-offs and align rework requirements with scheduling
• Drive analysis and improvement plans for OTIF in the EUM

The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain including at least 5-years in product supply with increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment appropriate to food, and/or beverage, and/or consumer goods, and/or pharmaceuticals or a closely aligned sector in North America.
• Proven track record developing and empowering high-performance teams.
• Proven track record of cross-functional leadership. Influence in areas not under your leadership is a key part of success in this role.
• Experience managing Supply/Demand in an S&OP or Integrated Business Planning, preferably during the implementation of these systems in an organization.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree would be considered an asset.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Experience with CI programs and tools is preferred.
• Exceptional leader and influencer
• Adept in transformation and change management
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial-minded
• Advanced analytical and data management skills
• Collaborative leadership style
• Skilled in stakeholder management
• Solutions and results-oriented
• Multi-plant experience is helpful

The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $144,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/30/26

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.