Company: IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g.
CPG).
Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.
The Company, headquartered in Italy, is becoming a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam, 2.400 + employees and a combined €1 billion in revenues.
What We Offer IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context.
We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.
With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective.
Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.
If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.
Purpose of Position: Working within the Supply Chain team at the Peterborough Bretton site to create a production schedule and coordinate the material call-off requirements to our suppliers.
Maintain optimum Inventory levels whilst delivering KPI's through stock-at-risk management.
Commercialize new SKU's and maintenance of SAP master data.
Invoice reconciliation and site audit support.
Responsibilities: the primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Production and Inventory Management: Manage the site production schedule to optimize efficiency and meet customer delivery dates.
Monitor inventory levels, escalate discrepancies, and maintain master data accuracy in stock management tools.
Coordinate material requirements with suppliers to ensure availability for production.
Supplier and Quality Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers and the purchasing team to manage contracts and address quality issues.
Support supplier and customer audits, including accreditation processes (e.g., RSPO, Fair Trade, UTZ).
Manage invoice reconciliation and resolve related queries.
Waste, Stock, and Asset Management: Oversee site waste management and pallet pooling.
Address slow-moving stock with action plans and manage stock-at-risk reports.
Conduct monthly stock reconciliations and resolve variances.
Systems and Data Maintenance: Use SAP ECC and APO modules for material planning and data maintenance.
Set up and maintain SAP Master Data, including fault-finding and updates.
Support the commercialization process and customer-specific forecast tools.
Logistics and Transport Coordination: Plan and oversee transport for frozen and chilled stock to 3PLs.
Collaborate with the Warehouse team for physical counts, adjustments, and cycle counting.
Environmental and Operational Reporting: Support monthly environmental reporting and nitrogen management.
Provide operational support for customer credit processing and investigations.
Technical Skills & Experience Supply chain experience preferred.
Experience in working with SAP in a manufacturing context is an advantage but full training will be given.
Excellent Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.
At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.
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