Planning supervisor

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.

Our Safety purpose
“we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

About the role

As Planning Supervisor at Kerry’s Glamsbjerg site, you’ll play a key role in a facility that specializes in cheese powder production, serving global food and beverage customers. Our 24/7 operation employs around 120 colleagues, supported by strong manufacturing, maintenance, quality and engineering teams.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of 2 planners and 1 scheduler, ensuring the right balance between service and cost while maximizing production capacity. You’ll manage planning activities from mid- to long-term supply plans to daily coordination, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.

This is a permanent, full-time, onsite position at our Glamsbjerg facility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring efficient processes and accurate KPI reporting (On Time In Full, Inventory, Daily Tracker, etc.) within the team and to management.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling for multiple products, balancing service levels and cost efficiency.
• Translate demand plans into supply plans, considering capacity, material availability, manpower, and maintenance schedules.
• Plan and prioritize operations to maximize performance and minimize delays.
• Monitor production status daily, ensuring timely delivery and proactively addressing potential disruptions.
• Communicate any issues impacting customer service SLAs to the wider business promptly.
• Determine resource requirements (manpower, equipment, raw materials) to meet production demand.
• Collaborate closely with Transport Planning, Material Call-Off teams, Customer Care, Quality Control, Warehouse, and Production to optimize inventory and workflow.
• Support new product introductions by setting planning parameters and participating in NPI meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance SAP utilization for planning efficiency.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record in supply planning, capacity planning and team leadership.
• Language Fluent English; Danish is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with effective time management.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.

What we can offer

• Room to make an impact and grow opportunities to shape the function and/or site while developing your career.
• Global exposure engage in meaningful interactions at local and international levels, gaining a broad business perspective.
• Networking & continuous learning build connections and enhance your skills through collaborative experiences.
• Competitive rewards market-aligned salary and comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being.