Material & Import Planner

Requisition ID 51288
Position Type FT Permanent
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Posting Type DNI

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 role

The role is responsible for material ordering and import process of raw materials, packaging and traded finished goods to meet target stock levels and agreed customer and/or production dates. The Materials and Import Planner will also manage slow moving and aging inventory reduction plan and mitigate the risk of excess & obsolescence.

Work Location : Batangas - Philippines

Reporting to : Planning Manager

Key Competencies

• Possess strong planning and analytical skills and be able to take complex issues and break down actions for resolutions and working with tight deadlines
• A solid communicator who can build strong relations and is not afraid to challenge decisions when see better alternatives or potential pitfalls.
• Possess strong business acumen with deep Operational insight as well as an open nature and collaborative mind-set that enable working cohesively with people from different functions and levels.
• A motivated and driven individual with the core competencies required to succeed in a demanding and challenging working environment
• Good problem solving and decision making ability to enhance workflow efficiencies and effectiveness

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
• Minimum 2 years working experience in planning roles in Supply Chain function, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Good command of English
• Good working knowledge of ERP and MS Office application skills. SAP experience is highly advantageous.
  
  

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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