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Supply Chain Planner

Coleraine, Northern Ireland Kerry

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Requisition ID: 60847
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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 consumed by billions globally. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you the chance to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in production or transport scheduling to join a collaborative and dynamic team. If you're interested in expanding into a more cross-functional role within Supply Chain, this could be the right next step for you!

We’re seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for Supply Chain operations, along with a commitment to continuous improvement—both in site processes and personal development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review weekly production requirements and schedule production efficiently to meet customer demand.
  • Monitor daily adherence to the production schedule and adjust priorities as needed to maintain supply continuity.
  • Collaborate with Customer Care to address any issues related to customer supply.
  • Coordinate requests for special deliveries or concessions and ensure relevant documentation is completed.
  • Maintain records of plan change costs and generate associated reports.
  • Understand and incorporate trial production requirements into weekly planning.
  • Update and manage open process orders and shipping master data in the SAP system.
  • Work closely with the call-off team to ensure daily materials availability.
  • Maintain and update weekly KPI reports.
  • Support daily transport planning tasks and provide coverage when needed.
  • Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics providers to ensure timely delivery to customer locations.
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Qualifications and Skills

  • Good experience in a Supply Chain role; experience in the food industry is a plus but not required.
  • Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, email, and presentation tools.
  • Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing context; certifications such as APICS, IPICS, or CIPS are advantageous.
  • Demonstrates active listening and shares relevant information and knowledge with others in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Effectively plans, organizes, and prioritizes resources and activities to achieve outcomes using appropriate methods.
  • Shows adaptability and flexibility to succeed in dynamic and evolving environments.
  • Open to exploring alternative ideas and approaches to improve processes and outcomes.
  • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across teams and departments to support individual and organizational effectiveness.

Why Join Us?

At Kerry, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of our colleagues. Together, we foster an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment process is based on skills and competencies, ensuring that we value Diversity and Inclusion in all our hiring practices. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to equality, we will ask for specific information from applicants, which will be treated confidentially.

Beware of scams! A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. We do not use video chat rooms for interviews and will never ask for payment to participate in the hiring process. Any payments made by Kerry will be from official accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Supply Chain Planner

West Midlands, West Midlands £29000 - £35000 Annually Corus Consultancy

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permanent

Ready to shape a brand-new role and put your mark on a business in transformation? This Supply Chain Planner / Analyst role isn't just about crunching numbers in an Excel sheet (though it is a must for the role!) it's about building smarter supply chains, driving automation, and having your voice heard at board level.

Our client, a well-established retail, wholesale, and distribution business, is creating this new position to strengthen supply chain efficiency, purchasing decisions, and data-driven operations. Because of the importance of the role, you'll need at least 2-3 years of applied professional experience as a supply chain planner or analyst. This is not a graduate or trainee role - proven expertise is essential.

The business is investing in major system upgrades and automation, giving you the opportunity to directly influence efficiency, stock availability, supplier performance, and cost savings.

What you'll bring:

  • 2-3 years' applied experience as a supply chain planner or analyst (essential)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling) or Excel certification
  • Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (Kerridge K8 experience is a bonus)
  • Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
  • Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to managers and directors
  • Organised, detail-focused, proactive approach

Where you'll make an impact:

  • Own purchasing plans and stock replenishment in line with demand and supplier lead times
  • Turn procurement, supplier, and inventory data into actionable insights
  • Build reporting dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (Kerridge K8)
  • Track supplier performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and savings
  • Balance stock levels to keep customers happy while cutting waste and excess
  • Present insights weekly to the Commercial Manager and monthly to the Board
  • Play a key role in rolling out new automation across the supply chain
  • Drive continuous improvements in purchasing, logistics, and distribution

What's on offer:

  • The chance to shape a brand-new role in a growing retail & supply chain business
  • Clear progression into end-to-end purchasing and supply chain management
  • Exposure to new automation systems and modern planning tools
  • Ongoing professional development and training support
  • A collaborative, supportive team where your ideas count
  • Competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee benefits

Interview Process:

  • Initial chat with recruitment partner to discuss background and skills
  • Discussion with Ops & Supply Chain Manager on planning/analytics experience
  • Final interview with Directors to cover long-term plans and progression

Who we're looking for:
A motivated supply chain professional with proven planner/analyst experience who thrives on problem-solving and responsibility. You'll be someone who can combine operational know-how with data expertise, and you're ready to make a measurable impact from day one.

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Supply Chain Planner

Essex, Eastern £40000 - £45000 Annually Henderson Brown Recruitment

Posted 11 days ago

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We're looking for an energetic and proactive Supply Chain Planner to take ownership of planning across a fast-growing business in the commercial interiors sector. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planning 6-8 weeks in advance, ensuring materials, equipment, and stock are in place to deliver contracts on time and in full.

You won't have direct reports, but you'll be the go-to person for planning and stock control, owning the process, managing the data, and making sure everything runs smoothly.



What You'll Be Doing

  • Planning contracts 6-8 weeks ahead, ensuring all required materials and equipment are in place

  • Managing stock levels and orders to avoid shortages or overstocking

  • Working with internal teams to share data effectively and improve planning processes

  • Using Microsoft Business Central (ERP) with the opportunity to help implement a new ERP system next year (Eclipse)

  • Taking ownership of planning and supply processes, driving efficiencies and improvements



What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Materials or Supply Chain Planning within a Food or FMCG environment (fast-paced and process driven)

  • Strong systems knowledge (ERP/MRP), comfortable working with data

  • Organised, energetic, proactive, and able to work at pace

  • A natural collaborator, able to work effectively across different functions

  • Someone who thrives in a growing business where you can make a real impact



Why Apply?

  • Join a fast-growing business with ambitious plans for the future (secure contracts, consistent year-on-year growth)

  • Opportunity to shape and own the planning function

  • Salary up to 45,000 with flexibility around working hours

  • Hybrid working - 4 days in the office and 1 from home

  • Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your input is valued



Next Steps

If you're from a Food or FMCG planning background and want a role where you can take ownership, work at pace, and be part of an ambitious growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Call: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed)

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Supply Chain Planner

Cheltenham, South West £27450 Annually Omega Resource Group

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Supply Chain Planner

Cheltenham

£27,540

Permanent

Our client is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to take ownership of managing the end-to-end flow of goods and services. This role will be key in overseeing the full supply chain process, driving efficiency, and ensuring smooth, productive operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities - Supply Chain Planner

  • Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to mitigate risks of shortages or overstocking.
  • Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Partner with internal teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Leverage systems and tools to track shipments, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations

Qualifications & Requirements - Supply Chain Planner

  • Proficient in supply chain management and process optimization
  • Skilled in data analysis to drive informed decision-making
  • Experienced in end-to-end supply chain operations
  • Adept at forecasting trends and developing proactive plans
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What we can offer - Supply Chain Planner

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

 For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Demand Planner, Materials Planner, Production Planner, Inventory Planner, Procurement Planner, Supply Planner, Logistics Planner  may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Supply Chain Planner

Manchester, North West £34000 - £38000 Annually DarcyBrook

Posted 12 days ago

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permanent

DarcyBrook is recruiting for a Supply Chain Planner for a global FMCG company based in South Manchester. This role comes with excellent benefits including 26 days holiday, Private Healthcare, discounted products and 2 days a week hybrid working.

The Candidate : 

  • Experienced Supply Planner ideally within a fast paced industry
  • Understanding of S&OP process
  • ERP/MRP Knowledge 
  • Strong Excel & Microsoft packages
  • Good communicator and customer focused. 

A full job description will be made available to suitable applicants.

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Supply Chain Planner

Greater Manchester, North West £18 Hourly Adecco

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temporary

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Cheadle
Remuneration: 18ph
Contract Details: Temporary ongoing (3 month initially)
Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities:
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will:

  • Enable on-time delivery of products into our warehouses.
  • Build strong relationships with vendors in close cooperation with our Procurement Team, fostering collaboration and trust.
  • Be a key player in the S&OP process, managing inventory levels and the phase-in-out process effectively.
  • Maintain daily contact with internal departments and suppliers regarding special orders and changes, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Keep our ERP system up to date by adding new products, suppliers, and changes in lead times or MOQs.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our ERP system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge and Characteristics Required:

  • 4+ years of international work experience in the FMCG industry, with at least 2 years as a Planner.
  • Proficient in ERP systems, with a drive for optimisation.
  • A self-starter and self-motivator, bringing a high sense of urgency and ownership to every task.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; you know how to make numbers work for you!
  • Comfortable working independently but also thrives as a team player.
  • Strong communication skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to prioritise a broad operational agenda in a busy role, especially planning experience within the Far East dealing with shipments coming back into the UK.

If you're enthusiastic about supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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Supply Chain Planner

Datchet, South East £35000 - £40000 Annually Parkside

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permanent
I am exclusively partnering with a global and leading brand within the consumer good industry who are looking for a Customer Supply Chain Planner to join their team.
  
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned brand, managing end-to-end supply chain processes. The role will play a key part in ensuring exceptional service delivery, optimized inventory levels, and efficient collaboration with both internal teams and 3PL partners.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the total supply chain process , including forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, and order fulfilment
  • Coordinate and maintain article forecasts using customer information and order book data
  • Schedule fittings and deliveries, ensuring timely invoicing aligned with service provider deliveries
  • Work closely with Supply Chain Operations Managers, Account Managers, and customers to optimize distribution costs
  • Identify and communicate sales opportunities  into the forecasting process
  • Manage manual replenishment orders on a weekly basis and follow up on inbound deliveries
  • Monitor product availability, especially for key SKUs, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Planner
  • Oversee product lifecycle management : phase-in/phase-out of SKUs and clearing obsolete or quarantined stock
  • Take ownership of any issues related to supply, order management, and customer forecasting
  
Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience within Supply Chain
  • Strong customer focus
  • Excel and SAP
  • A motivated self-starter
  • Lateral thinker with the initiative to investigate and solve issues along with the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally
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Supply Chain Planner

Stansted Mountfitchet, Eastern Henderson Brown Recruitment

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full time

We're looking for an energetic and proactive Supply Chain Planner to take ownership of planning across a fast-growing business in the commercial interiors sector. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planning 6-8 weeks in advance, ensuring materials, equipment, and stock are in place to deliver contracts on time and in full.

You won't have direct reports, but you'll be the go-to person for planning and stock control, owning the process, managing the data, and making sure everything runs smoothly.



What You'll Be Doing

  • Planning contracts 6-8 weeks ahead, ensuring all required materials and equipment are in place

  • Managing stock levels and orders to avoid shortages or overstocking

  • Working with internal teams to share data effectively and improve planning processes

  • Using Microsoft Business Central (ERP) with the opportunity to help implement a new ERP system next year (Eclipse)

  • Taking ownership of planning and supply processes, driving efficiencies and improvements



What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Materials or Supply Chain Planning within a Food or FMCG environment (fast-paced and process driven)

  • Strong systems knowledge (ERP/MRP), comfortable working with data

  • Organised, energetic, proactive, and able to work at pace

  • A natural collaborator, able to work effectively across different functions

  • Someone who thrives in a growing business where you can make a real impact



Why Apply?

  • Join a fast-growing business with ambitious plans for the future (secure contracts, consistent year-on-year growth)

  • Opportunity to shape and own the planning function

  • Salary up to 45,000 with flexibility around working hours

  • Hybrid working - 4 days in the office and 1 from home

  • Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your input is valued



Next Steps

If you're from a Food or FMCG planning background and want a role where you can take ownership, work at pace, and be part of an ambitious growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Call: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed)

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Supply Chain Planner

B1 Birmingham, West Midlands Corus Consultancy

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full time

Ready to shape a brand-new role and put your mark on a business in transformation? This Supply Chain Planner / Analyst role isn't just about crunching numbers in an Excel sheet (though it is a must for the role!) it's about building smarter supply chains, driving automation, and having your voice heard at board level.

Our client, a well-established retail, wholesale, and distribution business, is creating this new position to strengthen supply chain efficiency, purchasing decisions, and data-driven operations. Because of the importance of the role, you'll need at least 2-3 years of applied professional experience as a supply chain planner or analyst. This is not a graduate or trainee role - proven expertise is essential.

The business is investing in major system upgrades and automation, giving you the opportunity to directly influence efficiency, stock availability, supplier performance, and cost savings.

What you'll bring:

  • 2-3 years' applied experience as a supply chain planner or analyst (essential)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling) or Excel certification
  • Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (Kerridge K8 experience is a bonus)
  • Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
  • Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to managers and directors
  • Organised, detail-focused, proactive approach

Where you'll make an impact:

  • Own purchasing plans and stock replenishment in line with demand and supplier lead times
  • Turn procurement, supplier, and inventory data into actionable insights
  • Build reporting dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (Kerridge K8)
  • Track supplier performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and savings
  • Balance stock levels to keep customers happy while cutting waste and excess
  • Present insights weekly to the Commercial Manager and monthly to the Board
  • Play a key role in rolling out new automation across the supply chain
  • Drive continuous improvements in purchasing, logistics, and distribution

What's on offer:

  • The chance to shape a brand-new role in a growing retail & supply chain business
  • Clear progression into end-to-end purchasing and supply chain management
  • Exposure to new automation systems and modern planning tools
  • Ongoing professional development and training support
  • A collaborative, supportive team where your ideas count
  • Competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee benefits

Interview Process:

  • Initial chat with recruitment partner to discuss background and skills
  • Discussion with Ops & Supply Chain Manager on planning/analytics experience
  • Final interview with Directors to cover long-term plans and progression

Who we're looking for:
A motivated supply chain professional with proven planner/analyst experience who thrives on problem-solving and responsibility. You'll be someone who can combine operational know-how with data expertise, and you're ready to make a measurable impact from day one.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Supply Chain Planner

Greater Manchester, North West Adecco

Posted 8 days ago

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temporary

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Cheadle
Remuneration: 18ph
Contract Details: Temporary ongoing (3 month initially)
Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities:
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will:

  • Enable on-time delivery of products into our warehouses.
  • Build strong relationships with vendors in close cooperation with our Procurement Team, fostering collaboration and trust.
  • Be a key player in the S&OP process, managing inventory levels and the phase-in-out process effectively.
  • Maintain daily contact with internal departments and suppliers regarding special orders and changes, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Keep our ERP system up to date by adding new products, suppliers, and changes in lead times or MOQs.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our ERP system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge and Characteristics Required:

  • 4+ years of international work experience in the FMCG industry, with at least 2 years as a Planner.
  • Proficient in ERP systems, with a drive for optimisation.
  • A self-starter and self-motivator, bringing a high sense of urgency and ownership to every task.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; you know how to make numbers work for you!
  • Comfortable working independently but also thrives as a team player.
  • Strong communication skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to prioritise a broad operational agenda in a busy role, especially planning experience within the Far East dealing with shipments coming back into the UK.

If you're enthusiastic about supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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