{"id":3475938,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kerry-group-supply-chain-manager-3","title":"Supply Chain Manager","company":{"id":1813694,"name":"Kerry Group","domain":"kerry.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kerry-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":30,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.1,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-11-02T06:13:15Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Calhoun, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":88000,"max":144000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":144000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T18:49:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T08:43:29Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"About Kerry\nKerry 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.\nAbout the role\nThis role will be the key Operations link between central functions and the site, including the onsite warehouse team, materials teams and central planning and buying teams. The Supply Chain Manager will attract, develop, and retain a high performing supply organization at the site. Optimize asset utilization, inventory, and expense while driving best in class service and cash conversion results. Develop Data Based, Forward Looking Processes and Forums to provide business leaders with the information and tools to profitably drive the business.\nKey responsibilities\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nKey Accountabilities\nMaximize service, cash conversion and profitability for their site.\nLead the supply network strategy for their respective EUM / to support company growth strategies, and adapt to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost optimization goals.\nDrive sales and operational planning process to deliver short term, midterm and long-term demand through strategic supply solutions.\nDrive partnership with Commercial Team, and Integrated Operations Team and customers to meet our shared goal of “making it easier and more valuable for our customers to do business with us”.\nUnder or over asset utilization identification during long range forecast analysis by closely leading Supply and Network Planners\nAccountable for monitoring, analyzing, communicating and ensuring EUM OTIF and Inventory goals\nOwn and drive the S&OP and Control Tower processes for the EUM.\nDevelop processes and system standards to be used by the SCM at the sites for the EUM. Coach and develop Site SCMs in Plant Transformation, Planning, Inventory, and CT best practices\nAssess capacity and supply constraints by validating supply scenarios to align the 30-day supply plan\nManage and evaluate supply planning performance through KPIs analysis\nAccountable for the development of the Master Production Schedule by fostering collaboration between Supply and Network Planners and demand planners; further assess production capacities and constraints to achieve plans optimization\nValidate analysis of supply constraints on availability, their related impact on priority customers and the effects on mid to long term service\nKey Responsibilities\nPartner with the Demand Planning team and Commercial team in highlighting surplus capacity and inventory to drive trapped revenue opportunities and reduce inventory write-off.\nLead the SKU harmonization and portfolio simplification process in partnership with Sales, Demand Planning, Finance and R&D to drive profitable revenue across make-to-stock items (e.g., Brands and Collection Items\nSupport commercial in KEY account interactions\nCoordinate Customer Care, Commercialization, TPM and Demand Management for the EUM\nActively participate in product portfolio reviews by highlighting supply chain opportunity costs, losses, and value leakage\nIssue constrained allocations following Supply and Network Planners analysis and further liaise effectively with Customer Care, Finance and EUM Leads for sign off\nManage and develop Supply and Network Planners by building capability, coaching, and providing progression opportunities\nManage and develop (Matrix) site SCM by building capability, coaching, and providing progression opportunities\nCollaborate with the Global Supply Manager and Supply Chain Leadership to drive process improvements to deliver best in class service for customer and top line growth\nEnsure finished goods inventory levels and accuracy respect set targets; oversight end of life products to proactively prevent potential write-offs and align rework requirements with scheduling\nDrive analysis and improvement plans for OTIF in the EUM\nThe above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications and skills\nRequirements:\n10+ years of experience in supply chain including at least 5-years in product supply with increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment appropriate to food, and/or beverage, and/or consumer goods, and/or pharmaceuticals or a closely aligned sector in North America.\nProven track record developing and empowering high-performance teams.\nProven track record of cross-functional leadership. Influence in areas not under your leadership is a key part of success in this role.\nExperience managing Supply/Demand in an S&OP or Integrated Business Planning, preferably during the implementation of these systems in an organization.\nA bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree would be considered an asset.\nAPICS certification is a plus.\nComfortable with ambiguity.\nExperience with CI programs and tools is preferred.\nExceptional leader and influencer\nAdept in transformation and change management\nStrong business acumen and entrepreneurial-minded\nAdvanced analytical and data management skills\nCollaborative leadership style\nSkilled in stakeholder management\nSolutions and results-oriented\nMulti-plant experience is helpful\nThe pay range for this position is $88,000 - $144,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/30/26\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nKerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.\nReady to make an impact? 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