Overview
This exciting role plays a key role in our Supply Chain process, ensuring our retail customers get the right products at the right time, as well as working with internal customers to drive accuracy in our sales forecasts to ensure appropriate production volumes. It calls on an individual who can build effective relationships, has exceptional communication skills and can negotiate and influence to get the right outcomes.
This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring the timely availability of products from overseas manufacturing locations
* Implementing inventory control measures to maintain shelf-life targets, minimize excess inventory, and reduce carrying costs
* Co-ordinate, track and clearing of all inbound import finished good containers from multiple global sources to all DCs
* Collaborate with manufacturing, freight forwarders and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective importation of goods
* Establish and develop reporting procedures to identify misses against the production plans and projected inventory level and develop recovery plans
* Provide interim coverage for local supply planning responsibilities as required, ensuring continuity of planning activities, decision making, and stakeholder communication during periods of team absence
Qualifications
* A tertiary qualification and strong track record in a Supply Planning role
* Skills and Knowledge in production planning and inventory management is essential
* Knowledge of imports process and S&OP desirable
* Good working knowledge of SAP ECC / SAP IBP
* Good analytical, communication and diplomacy skills
* Intermediate MS Excel skills required
* Strong ability to create good working relationships with internal stakeholders
What's Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page and ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity inclusion, please visit our website here.
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