Supply Chain Planner

**The company**: The IRCA Group is one of the world's leading players in the production of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and ice cream industries, and serves independent producers as well as players in the agri-food industry (FMCG). The group's product portfolio includes: chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, ice cream ingredients and other bakery/pastry ingredients.

The company, which is headquartered in Italy, acquired RAVIFRUIT in 2023, a

premium brand that makes high-quality fruit preparations and fruit purees. The brand is distributed in more than 65 countries. The RAVIFRUIT site is located in Anneyron, in the Drôme.

**What we offer**:IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

**Scope of the position**:As a Supply Planner, your role will be to anticipate, manage and monitor the stock level of fruit raw materials, the number of material shortages and the cost of transport.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that materials are available to customers and production
- Manage calls and transport of fruit materials to suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage fruit subcontracting rates and flows
- Managing the trade
- Anticipating the risk of shortages
- Track Fruit Raw Materials Stocks
- Manage supplier returns
- Manage inter-company raw material transfers
- Preparing for the fresh fruit season

**Qualifications**:

- ** Education**: Agri-food engineer at Bac+3 logistics, supply chain
- ** Professional skills**: Very good knowledge of the food industry and fruit. Minimum 5 years of experience in the same or in a related role.
- ** Languages**: Fluent in French and English (spoken and written)
- ** Computer skills**: Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Teams)
- ** Personal qualities**: Ability to communicate easily and effectively in a multicultural environment. Analytical Capability - Knowing how to work in a team and be a good listener - Ability to manage multiple suppliers and external stakeholders - Autonomy and proactivity
- ** Other**: Position based in Anneyron (Drôme)
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