Planner Scheduler

About Kerry

About the role

This position is responsible for creating, developing, and managing an accurate production schedule for internal and external customers. The Production Scheduler considers capacity, customer priorities, material/components, data integrity, and works closely with our operations and service teams to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

•  Utilize SAP ECC/APO tools to identify requirements for order fulfilment, safety stock requirements and new product introductions. Sequences manufacturing orders to ensure minimal downtime, considering scheduling aspects of Kosher, Allergens and clean outs.

•  Own and lead production attainment to plan numbers and ensure all orders ship to customers on time and in full.

•  Plan for utilizing rework inventory during production runs and ensure plan is followed with root cause analysis if not.

•  Lead weekly scheduling review with production, maintenance and quality groups.

•  Communicate with Customer Care/update supply chain cockpits daily or more often as changes and updates occur.

•  Communicate material transfer requests to/from the warehouse to ensure production has materials at the production facility in time for manufacturing.

•  Manage all SAP dates and master data maintenance to ensure that planning parameters are up to date.

•  Assist with releasing and managing POs to vendors.

•  Manage purchasing of bulk materials via POs, books carriers for inbounds, and assists AP with invoicing issues.

•  Understand raw material purchasing specifications including kosher certificates, vendor product data sheets, raw material ingredient purchasing specifications.

•  Ensure aged, slow moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely.

•  Attend and participate in daily meetings.

•  Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPI’s are met or exceeded.

Qualifications and skills

•  2-3 years of experience in supply chain preferred.

•  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. APICS Certification preferred though not required.

•  In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.

•  Strong analytical skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

•  SAP experience preferred

•  Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $64,479 - $105,272 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.  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 February 27, 2026.