Material Planner

About the role

Kerry is seeking a proactive Material Planner to lead the resolution of stock‑out issues and support the commercialisation of new products in the Saudi Arabian market. You will work closely with procurement, technical, and supply‑chain teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Procurement Technology Buyers to define material requirements for the KSA market.
• Maintain and review raw‑material stock levels to maximise cash flow and meet target levels.
• Generate weekly ‘At Risks’ material reports, flag projected shortfalls, and provide commentary on corrective actions.
• Develop action plans with technical teams to reduce slow‑moving stock and minimise write‑offs.
• Execute material call‑off planning using SAP ECC and APO modules.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commercial or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in material call‑off planning, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a logical approach in a fast‑changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Required skills

• SAP ECC
• SAP APO
• ERP systems