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Warehouse Manager - DurbanRequisition ID 47678Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-TS1Posting Type LI About Kerry:Wexe2x80x99re Kerry - Taste and Nutrition xe2x80x93 a leading name in the global food industry, and a distinctly individual business. Wexe2x80x99re home to incredible brands, over 6000 brilliant people and big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favourites, are eaten by millions of people every day. Your energy, enthusiasm and fresh thinking could help us reach millions more.About the Role:The primary focus in this role is managing and maintaining the traded stock portfolio from local manufacturing and other Kerry Global Sites to customers within South Africa. You are responsible for the Supply Planning functions such as MRP planning, FGs inventory, Fulfilment of Customer Orders On-Time-and-In-Full, Master data Maintenance and NPI of products within the traded stock portfolio. You must develop optimum level of supply planning execution to support Business Units & Operations.Key Responsibilities:Develop continuous improvement activities to drive planning excellence through efficiencies in the supply chain networkBe the single point of contact with effective communications to Customer Care, Commercial, Operation, Transport and Technology Supply SpecialistsEnsure the right capacity and capability in place to supply and deliver end products to customerWork with Demand Planner & Customer Care to establish xe2x80x98Supply Level Agreementsxe2x80x99 that secure supply with an appropriate balance between risk, opportunity, and flexibilityAnalyse demand plans and order trends for traded stocks and pro-actively highlight any risks or constraints through effective communication and appropriate escalation.Ensure sales orders, inventories, safety stock, supply plans are effectively managed including close monitoring of excess, slow moving, aging and phase-in and phased-out modelsExecuting the agreed standard supply planning processes, supporting the implementation of new projects and tools to ensure continuity of excellent supply planPlay a key role in facilitating emergent issues that impact on schedule and commitment. Work with functional team to find solutions and perform root-cause and gap analysisEstablish planning control check points and processes to drive and uphold commitment & supply integrityAchieve FG inventory target set by Group, manage safety stocks & goods movementImprove supply service level through administering operational terms & criteria, supply planning efficiency & flexibility, capacity optimization and lead-time reductionCapture exceptional orders, cost, and risk of order changes impact to capacity and recommend solutionsQualifications, Skills & Experience:Minimum Degree in Business / Logistics / Supply Chain / FinanceMinimum 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Planning roles in Supply Chain function - Food Manufacturing experience is preferable but not essentialAdvanced MS Office and ERP experience is essential - SAP is preferredAdvanced level of English required Competencies Required:Possess strong planning and analytical skills and be able to take complex issues and break down actions for resolutions and working with tight deadlinesA solid communicator who can build strong relations and is not afraid to challenge decisions when they see better alternatives or potential pitfallsPossess strong business acumen with supply chain and operational insightPossess an open / transparent, collaborative mind-set that enables cross-functional teamworkSelf-motivated and driven to succeedExceptional time management and a structured approach to execute tasks and duties 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 xe2x80x9cstarter kit,xe2x80x9d 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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