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dsm-firmenich Manager, Production Planning - St. Louis, MO in Saint Louis, Missouri

Manager, Production Planning

St. Louis, MO

Hybrid

In this role you will oversee production planning activities in the Taste business unit while supporting the supply review process and interactions with the cross-functional teams. You will also lead, and manage a team to evolve the production planning processes as well as finish good inventory, implementing strategies, improving efficiency and ensuring business continuity.

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 value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, develop, and retain a team of planners to ensure daily replenishment of finished goods to support the order fulfilment process.

  • Develop supply/operating plans which meet service level targets at the lowest total cost and inventory.

  • Provide daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting and commentary.

  • Continuously evaluate service failures/cost savings opportunities through use of performance driven metrics and root cause analysis and drive improvement initiatives to resolve issues.

  • Track and analyse production schedules and KPIs, ensuring on-time and efficient production to meet inventory and sales needs.

  • Capable of translating objectives into a deliverable strategy to achieve business goals and create a competitive advantage of the product portfolio.

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.

  • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

  • Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

  • 7+ years of experience in production planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management, with minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical and cross-functional skills required.

  • Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP Preferred).

  • APICS - CPIM or CPM certification preferred.

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.

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.

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. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

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. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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