Requisition ID 61710
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement
About the role
We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our team on a 15-month maternity cover contract at our Charleville plant, a key facility specializing in cheese production within Kerry's extensive dairy portfolio. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your expertise in production or transport scheduling will make a real impact.
After onboarding, this position offers a hybrid work model, 3 days onsite and 2 days from home. The role is full-time (900–1700) and designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
Key responsibilities
1. Review weekly production requirements and schedule production efficiently to meet customer demand
2. Monitor daily adherence to the production schedule and adjust priorities as needed to maintain supply continuity
3. Support the Materials team in daily operations
4. Manage purchase orders for specific materials and consumables, including invoice reconciliation
5. Capture and maintain accurate order information in SAP, from order creation to invoicing
6. Liaise daily with suppliers, operations, production, warehousing, and Quality teams to achieve common production goals
7. Plan and coordinate transport and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
8. Oversee stock management to maintain lean working capital
9. Provide support to regional and global procurement functions.
Qualifications and skills
10. Previous experience in a supply chain ideally within a manufacturing environment
11. Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ideally SAP or similar ERP experience
12. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver on time
13. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
14. Good numeracy skills with the ability to record, interpret, and analyse data
15. Adaptability and flexibility to succeed in evolving environment.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods 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.
Our Agribusiness division plays a vital role in supporting Ireland's farming community. We provide farmers with essential products and services, including animal feed, fertilisers, crop protection, and farm supplies, ensuring sustainable and efficient farm operations. Through expert advice and innovative solutions, we help our 2,800 milk suppliers optimise productivity while maintaining the highest standards of animal health and environmental care. This partnership approach strengthens our farm-to-fork model and reinforces our commitment to sustainability and long-term growth for Irish agriculture.
Our Safety purpose
"we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day". We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
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