Global Trading Environment and Technology: Supply Chain Management Challenges and Opportunities at G

Supply Chain Management Challenges and Opportunities at Glanbia

'Our world, and the industry in which Glanbia operates is experiencing enormous change, as the global trading environment, and technology continues to evolve” From global uncertainty, evolving technology capability to business applications capabilities,

1. What do you think are the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities that face the Supply Chain Management functions across Glanbia?

2. What are the implications of these environmental challenges and technology opportunities for the Supply Chain Management functions across Glanbia?

3. In this context, what actions would you recommend for the Supply Chain Function in Glanbia?

4. Are you looking for a graduate programme to match your ambition?

At Glanbia we are dedicated to delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. We differentiate ourselves by doing not only what is right for our business, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work. So if you’re looking to develop your career, stretch your ambitions and work for a company that has the ability to succeed on the world stage, ours is a journey you’ll want to share.

Being selected for our Pure Ambition Graduate Programme is a significant first step in an exciting and invigorating career. At Glanbia, we nurture your talent and individuality. We support you in fulfilling your potential and help who you are today become who you want to be tomorrow. We want to grow and we want you to grow with us. In recognition of our world-class learning and development environment and excellent career opportunities, we were incredibly proud to win the award for Graduate Employer of the Year. 

Through the Pure Ambition Graduate Programme, you’ll have the opportunity to make a big impact every day. We offer an engaging and immersive experience-driven development journey where you’ll learn and develop not just the skills required for today’s roles, but the skills required for today’s roles and tomorrow’s roles. Working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better, you'll be responsible for:

· The systemisation of best-practice Supply Chain Processes using leading edge SAP and JDA business application platforms

· Multi-disciplinary project team working on SCM systems implementation projects including preparation of project scope and design proposals, system configuration and deployment activities, testing, user training, cut-over planning and post-live support

· Working closely with the business to improve the uptake and utilisation of SAP SCM and JDA systems

· Implementing designs and validating that the enhancements meet the design specifications through unit testing

· Defining alternative solutions to ensure system performance and business requirements are met

· Research and Development in emerging technologies

· Working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better

We know it’s our people and their passion for delivering superior quality and value to our customers that sets us apart. We’re looking for graduates with the following qualifications, experiences and attributes:

· High academic record to date in the following programmes of study: Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems or Management Information Systems or related degree and expected minimum of a 2.1 honours primary degree

· Ambition to progress successfully in a career in IT in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment

· Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions

· Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives.

· Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels

· Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow

· Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change.