Supply Chain Planner

We are actively looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Kepak Foods, Foodservice Team.

This is a full time, permanent position based in our Centre of Excellence in Blanchardstown, Dublin. We also offer flexible hybrid working.

You will play a key role in ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient production planning, and seamless coordination across procurement, customer service, and operations. With a focus on continuous improvement a priority, exciting project work will be a core part of this role.

• Develop and maintain production and inventory plans to meet customer demand and service levels while striving to optimising inventory levels.
• Complete weekly stock reconciliations, investigate and close out variances in a timely manner.
• Investigate and close out variances on delivery PODs with relevant 3PLs ensuring returns tracker is up to date and customer credit queries are closed out in a timely manner.
• Collaborate cross functionally with commercial, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams to ensure timely availability of finished goods.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain KPIs (e.g., stock valuation, inventory turns, forecast accuracy).
• Identify and resolve supply chain risk and opportunities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain planning and master data in ERP system (M3, Dynamics 365 or similar).
• Support other areas of the supply chain team when and as required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, Power BI experience a bonus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Supply Chain Planning Software (RELEX, Future Master, or similar) a bonus.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.