Finished Goods Planner

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In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Finished Goods Planner you will report to the Production Planning Team Lead. As such you will complete production planning activities for intermediates and finished goods. Assure that production plans are created such that products can be manufactured as efficiently as possible, without interruption and supplied on time to our customers. Create a production plan according to schedule and production requirements. Ensure agreed stock levels for customers are met. Minimize write-offs and optimize inventory levels.

Salary range for this position based on candidate experience: 68,500-97,000 year.

Your role will include:

• Creation of production plan that is executable and following productivity and service targets
• Oversight and coordination of toll manufacturing activities, ensuring that contracted third-party manufacturers follow company quality standards and production schedules
• Manage relationships with external toll manufacturers, optimizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Inventory levels exceed company targets
• Supply Chain and Commercial Write-off levels meet budget
• Optimize service to internal and external customers
• Review and analyze production requirements in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and production capacity to ensure on time customer response times and product availability
• Track and review customer orders for production and resale demands, including raw material resale
• Develop an understanding of the replenishment and production processes including MRP, demand and capacity
• Develop understanding of technological, food safety and dietary requirements around produced items and production sites, such as allocation matrix, Halal, Kosher.
• Build constructive relationship with key stakeholders and teams such as Customer Care, Production, Scheduling, Raw Material planning, Logistics, Quality, Transport, and GBS Supply Planning.
• Resolve or escalate supply issues working with internal stakeholders as required. Manage exceptions.
• Share best practice and ideas with your team; involve cross-functional teams as needed to achieve the most efficient ways of working
• Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives
• Review slow moving and obsolete inventory
• Follow Givaudan procedures, guidelines and best-practice on relevant areas including Safety; address and implement where missing
• Support development of training programs, manuals and methods of implementation to assure stable and best practice execution of planning
• Review and audit material lead times
• Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene.

You?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent
• 2-3 years experience in supply planning, supply chain, production planning Knowledge of Production Planning, Inventory Management, Capacity Analysis, Demand, Supply and Supply Chain best practice
• APICS is a +
• Experience in the flavor, ingredient or fragrance industry is a +
• 6 sigma / lean Yellow or Green Belt preferred
• Strong working knowledge in planning. Preferably has experience with demand, supply and or production.
• Strong Negotiation & Problem Solving Skills. Shows agility and flexibility when solving complex problems.
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools.
• Knowledge BI, BO, MS Office, Google and SAP

Benefits:

• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and a high matching 401k.
• Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.
• International working environment.
• Quality of Life program.

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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 of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.