Supply Planner

Kerry; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry in the United States is hiring a Production Planning Specialist to plan and oversee short- and medium-term production schedules. You will develop plans to maintain stock levels and lead OTIF improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include using SAP ECC/APO to prepare orders, maintain master data, and coordinate with customer care to update on schedule changes. Strong Excel and analytic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years in a planning role within a supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Plan short- and medium-term production schedules.
• Develop production plan to maintain designated stock levels.
• Lead OTIF discussions and perform root cause analyses.
• Utilize SAP ECC/APO to identify requirements for order fulfillment, safety stock, and new product introductions.
• Lead weekly scheduling reviews with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Manage SAP dates and master data to keep planning parameters up to date.
• Address aged, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues affecting schedules.
• Adjust production schedule in response to unforeseen conditions to meet delivery dates.
• Communicate updates to Customer Care regarding planned or unplanned schedule changes.

Skills

Planning

Analytical

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics

Tools

SAP ECC/APO

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.

Key responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and is accountable for the short- and medium-term production schedule.
• Develops a production plan to ensure designated stock levels are maintained.
• Provides leadership for OTIF discussions and improvement initiatives, including identifying reasons for OTIF failures and conducting root cause analysis.
• Utilizes SAP ECC/APO tools to identify requirements for order fulfillment, safety stock requirements, and new product introductions. Sequences manufacturing orders to ensure minimal downtime while considering scheduling aspects related to Kosher, allergens, and cleanouts.
• Leads weekly scheduling reviews with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Manages all SAP dates and master data maintenance to ensure planning parameters remain up to date.
• Ensures aged, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Plays a key role in addressing emergent issues that may impact the production schedule and customer commitments. Works closely with cross-functional teams to perform root cause and gap analyses and identify solutions.
• Monitors and adjusts the production schedule in response to unforeseen conditions or escalations to meet committed delivery dates.
• Communicates with Customer Care regarding order updates related to planned or unplanned changes in the production schedule.

Qualifications and skills

• A minimum degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a planning role within a supply chain function is required.
• Experience with SAP ECC/APO is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Possesses strong planning and analytical skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Possesses strong business acumen, operational insight, and a collaborative mindset that enables effective partnership with individuals across different functions and organizational levels.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $103,450 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. 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 September 22nd, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence usage

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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).