Planning
US$88,000 – US$145,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Planning Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$88,000 – US$145,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Requisition ID 63690
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite
About 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.
About The Role
- Location Dilovası, Kocaeli
- Work Model Fully Onsite
- Company Shuttle Service Available
Key responsibilities
- Lead out Production planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning
- Set strategic direction and objectives for the department in conjunction with business strategy
- Manage, drive and control planning activities of raw materials, packaging materials, production in our Dilovasi site and traded goods
- Manage all inventories and ensure optimized stock levels and movement of materials. Stock at risk management and action planning
- Ensure availability of information and inventory to support, production schedules and customer needs.
- Support strategic sourcing in conjunction with commodity management group by providing usage requirements to support demand
- Define and manage the process for executing purchase orders under agreements negotiated by procurement
- Manage the processes for delivery of all procurement, materials and logistics activities. Ensure compliance with Internal Control.
- Support commercialization projects which are related to Supply Chain. Proactively communicate supply chain issues and provide alternatives and options to mitigate risk
- Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Monitor and evaluate team members. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent with clear succession planning
- Identifies strategic opportunities for supply chain improvement and works closely with peers, regional, manufacturing and global network.
- Implements and manages appropriate KPIS to monitor and improve performance
- Lead out the Supply review for the plant and provide outlook on capacity and action plans