About KerryKerry 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 RoleI. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSA. Reports to Plant ManagerB. Directly Supervises N/AC. Indirectly Supervises Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar NetworkII. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents.Continually endorses the Quality Policy and assures conformance to all requirements of the Quality Management System for SQF 2000 certification.Key ResponsibilitiesIII. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITYThe Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for supporting the execution and operation of various supply chain processes through the SAP system in an efficient and timely manner. The Supply Chain Assistant will also be responsible for various administrative duties at the Chicago, IL plant location.IV. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.A. Essential FunctionsNetwork SME ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Material Call Off (MOC) responsibilities supported by SME.SAP subject matter expert and training coordinator for all raw materials & direct packaging for Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar Network.Coupa Superuser – Subject matter expert of purchasing indirect materials for all Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar Network, which includes training the new hires and troubleshooting Purchase Orders (POs) and Good Issue/Good Receipts (GRNs).OpenText Support across Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar Network and manage dedicated MS Teams OpenText chat.SAP Go-Live Lead/Support– Identify gaps, unique scenarios, test/validate SAP solution, assist with cutover activities, train/upskill MCO and Coupa buyers, etc.ICT Tickets Support for the Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar NetworkEnter SAP & Coupa access management tickets.Chicago – Site ResponsibilitiesVendor Maintenance Support, which includes vendor onboarding.Process payment information, invoice status and escalate any critical issues, late payments, credit hold threats.Assist with extending & approving New Product IntroductionAssist with placing Soft Transfer Orders (STOs) within the vinegar network.Create Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Raw materialsCreate Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Packaging itemsProvide back-up for site transportation needs.Maintain accurate site SAP master data (e.g. contract pricing, quantities, vendor information)Standard ICT TicketsMiscellaneous duties as assigned that may include participation in project and plant initiatives.V. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (CONTACTS)A. INTERNAL Production Manager, Plant Manager, Materials Manager, QATM, HR, Safety, Process Development staff, Site and Corporate Engineering staffB. EXTERNAL External VendorsQualifications and SkillsVI. JOB SPECIFICATIONSA. EDUCATION Associate of Arts or higher preferredB. EXPERIENCE 3-5 years relevant experienceC. SKILLS Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge. Must possess organization and multi-tasking ability. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Must possess effective communication (internal and external; written and oral). Must work well across various functions and leadership levels.VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStairs, office work,The pay range for this position is $24 - $26 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 8/31/26We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.