Senior Expert, Supply Planning, ISOL
Shanghai

This position is responsible for production scheduling and raw material planning, bonded material stock management for customs verification and to manage the replenishment flows from China sites to regional warehouses in EMEA/US.


DEI Statement
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.


Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for translating the mid & long-term planning into a detailed daily and weekly manufacturing schedule by taking into account the critical production parameters, such as production sequencing, product mix, expected availability date, capacity, etc.
• Responsible for the smooth implementation and on-time delivery of the daily/weekly/monthly schedules. When experiencing delays (i.e., production delay, machine breakdowns, etc.), connect with planning and manufacturing to develop scenarios, communicate to the relevant stakeholders, and adjust the schedule based on agreed priority.
• Accountable for raw material planning and call-off’s. As the key contact point towards Procurement and Suppliers. Monitor the outstanding purchase/call-off orders and initiate proactive actions in case of potential supply risk.
• Play the critical role from supply planning for the bonded material stock management for the Customs verification process together with logistics team.
• Responsible for replenishment flow from China sites to regional warehouses in EMEA and NA regions.
• Manage inventory projection for regional warehouses and closely worked with long term supply planning group to optimize inventory level. Closely monitor supply demand balance in the regional warehouses and define inventory strategy into planning system (OMP and SAP).

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Collaboration with experts in operation, supply chain and sales team to drive progress.

Equal opportunities commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
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About DSM-Firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.


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