Supply Chain Stream Manager

About the Role

The Supply Chain Stream Manager is responsible for supporting the management of supply chain operations while developing leadership and strategic planning skills. This role supports the planning, coordination, and optimization of supply chain activities, ensuring products and materials are available to meet customer and business requirements while maintaining cost efficiency, service levels, and inventory targets. The role also provides day-to-day leadership to the Supply Chain team members, covering the management of the Warehouse Manager in absence, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Closing date for applications is 26/11/2026.

What will I be doing?

• Management of seven team members responsible for key supply chain activities, including production planning, material call-off, third-party operational planning, import/export coordination, and goods-in processes.
• Balance customer demand with production and supplier capacity.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Ensure goods-in activities are executed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Develop and manage demand, supply, and inventory plans.
• Oversee 3rd Party transportation, and distribution activities.
• Manage third-party logistics providers where applicable.
• Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for management.
• Analyse trends, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects across the supply chain.
• Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

What do I need to be successful?

At Kinisla, we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working with SAP in a manufacturing context is desirable.
• People Leadership & Management experience.
• Experience in working cross-functionally within a business, with the ability to think logically in a fast-changing environment is essential.
• Ideally, the candidate will have Supply Chain qualifications such as MSc or MBA or be qualified to degree level.

What will I get in return?

At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for ways to inspire and lead the evolution of dairy, food and nutrition. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,700 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Get in touch today!

At Kinisla, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires and leads the evolution of dairy, food and nutrition. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kinisla terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kinisla Hiring Managers.