Overview
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business focused on quality, sustainability, and innovation. We’re proud of our heritage and are looking for ambitious graduates to join a structured programme that blends tradition with transformation.
2026 Supply Chain Graduate Programme
Location: Charleville, Listowel, Newmarket
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: full time; permanent
Role: Supply Chain Graduate
Programme structure: This is a permanent, full-time role that begins with a structured 12-month graduate programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience in one of our core business areas with mentorship and a supportive graduate community.
What You Might Be Doing
* Supporting day-to-day supply chain operations, including demand planning, scheduling, and logistics coordination.
* Collaborating with teams across production, procurement, finance, and customer service to ensure seamless delivery of dairy products.
* Leading or contributing to projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.
* Using data and digital tools to analyse supply chain performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Gaining exposure to our end-to-end supply chain—from raw milk intake to finished goods distribution.
You’ll build deep functional expertise while developing the confidence and skills to grow your career in a purpose-driven business.
Qualifications
* You’re on track for a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport or a related discipline
* You’re ambitious, curious, and can’t wait to put your talents into action.
* You’re open minded, agile, and willing to embrace opportunities.
* You’re a recent or soon-to-be graduate.
* You’re fluent in English
* You’re eligible to permanently work in Ireland
* Flexibility to work across different sites and functions
Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Discover Your Future with Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a portfolio of market-leading dairy brands. Our 2,800 milk suppliers and our from food, for food culture anchor our business and opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities across the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. We manage 28 Farm & Home stores and have a presence in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, with locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion.
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