Materials Manager

Kerry

Kerry 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates daily Safety Stock recommendations generated by AERA, determining whether to approve, adjust, or decline suggested levels based on operational needs, demand trends, and inventory strategy.

• Leads and oversees the on site MCO team, while also providing guidance and support to GBS MCO personnel to ensure alignment with processes, effective issue resolution, and consistent achievement of established KPIs.

• Collaborates with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing and customer demand, escalating as required to ensure service metrics are met.

• Analyzes demand trends, consumption patterns, and lead-times to drive accurate material requirements planning (MRP) and replenishment strategies.

• Monitors and reports key performance metrics for team, including obsolescence of materials, supplier performance, PO accuracy, volume of POs lacking inbound confirmations and adherence to shortage-management.

• Supports new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating material readiness, and phase in/phase out activities.

Qualifications And Skills

• B.A./B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred

• 5+ years' experience in Operations, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement with proven record of strong performance results

• Must have experience in MCO activities within a complex manufacturing environment.

• Robust user level knowledge of supply chain systems (SAP APO/ECC)

• Prior experience managing people or teams.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand, perform root cause analysis and define required actions to deliver continuous improvement efforts.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.

• Effective communicator who facilitates bottom up and top-down communication channels.

• Ability to influence, motivate and collaborate with multiple functions within the organization.

• Exposure to Aera platform preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $88,600 - $147,700 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 May 15th, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.