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 Utilize SAP tools to develop and implement strategic production plans to meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams during weekly PSI meetings to gather and analyze data on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity to create accurate production schedules. Identify and proactively plan for potential changes in demand, resource availability, extended repairs, and supply shortages to minimize impact to our customers, network, and financial performance. Plan for utilizing rework inventory during production runs. Attend/participate in daily tier meetings with production, maintenance, warehouse, and quality assurance. Communicate/respond to customer care via supply chain cockpits daily or more often as changes and updates occur. Utilize Scrap at Risk tool (PowerBI) to ensure aged, slow moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely. Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPIs are met or exceeded. Work closely with Supply Chain Data Analyst to maintain clean master data. Qualifications and skills Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. APICS Certification preferred though not required. 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution environment preferred. Proficient in SAP. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions. Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines. Solid understanding of production planning principles, techniques, and methodologies. Strong analytical skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-based, team-centered manufacturing facility. Compensation Data The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) .