Materials Planner

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 roleThe Materials Planner will be responsible for the planning and management of raw material inventory levels in a way that is effective in meeting production schedule requirements, whilst taking into account overall supply chain efficiencies and working capital targets.

Location : Lonsdale, AustraliaReporting to : Supply Chain ManagerKey responsibilitiesIn conjunction with business systems, reports and production schedules, ensure the timely arrival / placement / confirmation of all material requirements from outside suppliers (purchase orders) and Kerry Group sites globally (Stock Transfer Orders)Lead the resolution of any stock out issues to avoid compromising production and / or customer delivery deadlinesSupport and participate in the commercialisation process through to launch of all new products introduced into the site.Work closely with the Kerry Procurement Team on material requirements and supply issuesGenerate and report on weekly 'At Risks' materials and flag up projected stock shortfalls. Provide commentary on actions take to meet deadlinesDevelop clear and robust action plans for slow moving stocks to reduce stock write-off riskWork with and develop expertise in material call-off planning using SAP ECC & APO modulesManage, review and maintain relevant master data settings as it relates to safety stocks, MOQ / Ordering lot sizes and lead times. Work with suppliers and / or procurement on optimisation opportunities with view to maximise cash flow and meet agreed targetsAnalyse system downloads to provide raw material requirement forecasts to suppliersSupport the vendor OTIF process and finalize OTIF results for allocated portfolioAssist procurement in obtaining corrective actions for supplier performance issues. Arrange, attend and participate in supplier performance reviewsQualifications and skillsAtleast 3 years of experience and a solid understanding of Supply Chain Theory coupled with hands on inventory / materials planning experience.Strong analytical, planning and negotiation skills as well asknowledge of ERP systems is essential; SAP experience is a definite advantage.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that exemplify professionalism in both internal and external environments and enables effective ways of working with people from different functions and levels;Motivated with a drive to succeed in a demanding and challenging working environment.Excellent problem solver with the ability to tackle complex issues and work to tight deadlines to achieve desired outcomes.A good communicator who can build strong relationships and is able to challenge the process to strive for continuous improvementExcellent communication and interpersonal skills that exemplify professionalism in both internal and external environments and enables effective ways of working with people from different functions and levelsStrong Analytical, Planning, Influencing & Negotiation SkillsMotivated with a drive to succeed in a demanding and challenging working environmentExcellent problem solver with the ability to tackle complex issues and work to tight deadlines to achieve desired outcomes

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