​Requisition ID 66055 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement 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. About the role I.  ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS A.  Reports to  ​Plant Manager​ B.  Directly Supervises  ​N/A​ C.  Indirectly Supervises  Fleischmann's Primary Vinegar Network II.  ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates 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 responsibilities III.   GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY ​​The 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 Functions ​​Network SME Responsibilities ​Develop 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 Network ​Enter SAP & Coupa access management tickets. ​Chicago - Site Responsibilities ​Vendor 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 Introduction ​Assist with placing Soft Transfer Orders (STOs) within the vinegar network. ​Create Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Raw materials ​Create Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Packaging items ​Provide back-up for site transportation needs. ​Maintain accurate site SAP master data (e.g. contract pricing, quantities, vendor information) ​Standard ICT Tickets ​Miscellaneous 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 staff  ​ B.  EXTERNAL  ​External Vendors​ Qualifications and skills VI.  JOB SPECIFICATIONS A.   EDUCATION  ​. Associate of Arts or higher preferred​ B.  EXPERIENCE  ​3-5 years relevant experience  ​ C.  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 REQUIREMENTS ​​Stairs, 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 8/31/26 The intent of this job d