Global Supply Planner

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Overall mission:

• Perform Supply Planning processes, following defined standard operating procedures and maintain an overview of overall Supply Planning team activities.

• Contribute to the achievement of Supply Planning performance and quality standards as defined in relevant service level agreements.

• Be a main contact for the team leads and the Head of Planning concerning defined processes.

• You will be reporting to the Supply Planning Team Manager

Main responsibilities:

• Actively improve processes
• Provide professional support for colleagues
• Build constructive relationships with cross functional teams and partners
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners by phone or by email
• Be a contact person for with important stakeholders for operational topics
• Co-operation with other work streams within the GBS in overseeing the end-to-end process
• Daily operations in the Supply Planning area:

For global vendor managed materials:

• Increase inbound supply patterns and evaluate exception requests from VMI Planner
• Manage planning parameters and lead time data and evaluate exception requests from VMI Planner
• Identify material supply constraints and collaborate with global Supply Chain team to develop resolution options
• Create presentation material for supply review and executive S&OP

For global vendor managed materials and non-vendor managed materials:

• Increase network inventory levels and evaluate exception requests from site
• Manage strategic stockholding requests for raw materials
• Create material requirements plan
• Manage long term supply issues
• Observe service levels
• Follow procedures

Education/ primary qualification:

• Diploma: Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Languages: Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business environment, additional languages are an advantage
• Professional experience: 1– 3 years of experience in Planning

Required skills:

• Experience with SAP PP/MM modules is an advantage
• Advanced MS Excel and good knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent tools
• Relevant process experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong numeracy and administration skills
• Experience of knowledge transfer activity
• Experience in a shared service center is an advantage
• Committed to develop him/ herself
• Work alone comfortably

Our Benefits

• Great compensation package including bonus and cafeteria
• Private health insurance
• #Hybrid Working modality
• Career development opportunities
• Extended yearly health check
• Free coffee/tea
• Access to exclusive perfumes and employee shop with discounts

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.