Manager, Material Procurement Planning

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. The Manager, Material Procurement Planning is responsible for leading the material procurement planning team in FIRJAVA site, to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to the site to support manufacturing activities. This function will be reporting to Head of Operational Planning, Taste, Asiawho is based in .Key Responsibilities:Leading and coaching the Material Procurement Planning team to ensure they achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.Final accountability of Supplier punctuality and lead time performance and the procurement planning executionTo manage the supplier agreement compliance, issues related to damage and short supplyActively communicate to various stake holders in the event of supply disruption To define the raw materials safety stocks, reorder quantities and frequenciesTo work proactively to improve the sourcing process leading the integration between different roles involved in it (purchasing, quality, logistics, suppliers, warehouse, procurement)To define and monitor metrics to identify anomalies, recurring issues and trendsTo track the supplier's performanceTo apply the outcomes of the Analytics team analysis and ask to them, when necessary, new onesResolving payment issues to suppliersEnsure purchasing data quality compliance Growing to become a subject matter expert of the materials responsible for and countries that the materials are sourced from, and proactively put in place processes/plans for the smooth supply to the site.We bringA rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;You bring:Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or MS degree in Chemistry, Food Science or Supply-Chain Management from an accredited university requiredProficient in Supply Chain Planning techniques Proficient in Inventory management Detailed understanding of Materials Replenishment Planning concepts and their role in supply planningDetailed understanding of how a supply plan is generated and managedMin 5 years experience in Material Planning in food and beverage, pharma industryExperience in measuring key performance metrics, and inmotivating and holding people accountable for resultsPrevious change management experienc e/ability to operate as a value-added business partner with other key stakeholders to drive change is also a plus Excellent communication and team building skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsSkilled at working in a fast paced environment open to constant change in demandsSelf-directed individual with a Can-Do attitude and the ability to work within a teamProfessional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsGood knowledge of MS Office and SAP ERP systems and analytical skills (MS Excel)Experience in Kinaxis is an added advantagedsm-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. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.