Planner/Scheduler

Kerry Group • Jackson, WI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Kerry is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler for it's plant location in Jackson, Wisconsin. This is a key position that is performed on-site and not remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certification preferred though not required.

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 KPI’s are met or exceeded. Work closely with Supply Chain Data Analyst to maintain clean master data.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees