Supply Chain Specialist

Kemin Food Technologies is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Specialist who has great communication skills, enjoys working as a team, and has experience in data information systems to join our team in Parma!

The Supply Chain Specialist will assist in scheduling production, coordinating shipping and receiving, and monitoring and scheduling raw and finished goods. This position has the opportunity to work with several individuals from Kemin's Operations, Inventory, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure timely receipt of materials. 

We Are Kemin  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.    

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.    

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States

• Obtain inventory requirements of raw materials to support production needs
• Understand production schedules so raw materials arrive when needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve all supply chain issues with obtaining raw materials
• Ensure Bill of Material and routing changes are correct
• Coordinate samples for customers and pre-shipment
• Identify and lead implementation of cost improvement projects
• Acquire raw materials which ensure high quality of products and on-time delivery in collaboration with the purchasing department 
• Periodically plan the requirements requested by the customers
• Ensure supplier corrective actions are executed 
• Represent company in supplier and inventory audits
• Tracking of delivery order completions for finished product
• Daily entering and processing of manufacturing order and verifying raw material availability 
• Perform adjustments to manufacturing orders
• Must understand and ensure appropriate material safety is in place to meet material requirements 
• Adhere to all safety requirements, SOPs, GMPs, and policies

• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain/customer service role
• Strong client-facing skills and bias for action (works pro-actively)
• Must be fluent in English
• Customer focused Team player
• Good Communicator
• Well organized, Accurate
• Flexible in adjusting to organizational needs
• Takes initiative

Offer details

Permanent contract
Hours: full-time, Monday to Friday
Gross annual salary: CCNL Food Industry, range €35,000 - €40,000
Benefits: €8 meal vouchers or canteen; Regional Bonus; Longevity programme; health insurance (FASA)
Location: Parma (PR)

All qualified candidates will be considered for the position without distinction of race, skin colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality or disability.

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