Job Description
Morgan McKinley is delighted to be working with a multinational FMCG company to recruit a Supply Chain Manager to join their expanding supply chain team in Kilkenny.
The Supply Chain Manager will report to the Site Manager and be responsible for coordinating, organising, and overseeing all activities involved in the supply of raw materials, production, and distribution of the company's goods.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement efficient site production schedules aligned with customer demand profiles and supply requirements.
* Monitor and manage the schedule of raw material intake, ensuring timely receipt and storage.
* Collaborate with Operations to schedule production activities and manage local systems for third-party logistics interfaces with the plant.
* Develop and oversee the shipment process, including managing freight forwarders for finished goods.
* Incorporate maintenance and repair plans into the overall production plan to minimize downtime.
* Manage local administration processes for plant materials and stock requirements, ensuring accurate recording and reporting.
* Optimize Plant Quality targets by minimizing over-supply and under-supply of raw materials.
* Analyse data and trends to maximize forecasting accuracy and identify improvements in the planning process.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
* Ensure accurate and timely recording of all relevant data in the ERP system.
* Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the Planning department in ERP activity.
* Track Make vs. Forecasts and provide up-to-date information to internal and external stakeholders.
* Take overall management responsibility for intake and despatch areas from a GMP, health and safety, and throughput perspective.
* Develop and execute Risk Management policies and procedures to minimize risk across all stakeholders.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the Dairy, Food & Beverage, or Pharma sector in a GMP context.
* Production planning experience and knowledge of the industry.
* Excellent IT skills and ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
* Knowledge of the Dairy or similar food processing industry.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
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