Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 11 market-leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve. We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to ensure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on the world and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too.
We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join the team. The successful candidate will deliver a high level of supply chain excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A key requirement of the role includes creating partnerships with suppliers and commercial teams to maximize retailer availability and performance. Please note, this is a 6-9 month contract.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
* Facilitating collaborative planning and forecasting with suppliers and commercial teams within a defined range of products to continually improve forecasting accuracy to meet commercial needs.
* Proactively participating in SKU portfolio management best practices with the aim of reducing complexity in stock ordering to maintain accurate inventory levels.
* Accountable for maintaining forecasting history and sharing information with suppliers on time.
* Analyzing trends and opportunities in our supply chain network.
* Measuring and managing supplier performance in line with key performance indicators.
* Maintaining data integrity on the Demand Planning system to ensure stock flows accurately through the network.
* Working with the internal logistics team to ensure supplier compliance, including stock integrity, shelf life, goods in activity, and transport queries.
* Adapting to changing requirements of the business, including Continuous Improvement initiatives and business process improvements, including standardization of work processes.
Desired Skills:
* Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent business experience.
* Commercially astute and able to maintain and improve business targets.
* A minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a demand planning/forecasting role.
* Strong numerical ability and a high level of computer skills including MS Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SCM).
* Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
* Yellow Belt Qualification/understanding of lean practices.
* Ability to challenge the views of others in a constructive manner to bring about positive change and drive results.
* This position calls for a team player with a high degree of enthusiasm, coupled with the ability to achieve results and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to work weekends as required on a flexible rota basis.
Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely. Occasional business travel to other locations will also be required.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
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