Raw Material Planner

Purpose
Execute material planning activities for raw materials in order to assure that finished product can be manufactured with-out interruption and supplied on time to our customers. Ensure material availability upon production. Minimize write-offs and optimize inventory levels. Cooperate with other departments to optimize settings and process.

Core Responsibilities
•    Key Results areas:
•    Planning/Schedule that is 100% executable and in line with productivity targets to meet production plan
•    Inventory levels meet company targets
•    Supply Chain Write-off levels meet budget
•    Service to customers meet all set targets
•    Review and analyze procurement requirements in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to ensure on time cus-tomer response times, raw material availability and minimal waste.
•    Release purchase requisitions for raw materials in accordance with MOQ (minimum order quantities) and lead time to allow for on-time completion of manufacturing requirements. This includes meeting the SLAs established with GBS.
•    Review and analyze slow moving and obsolete inventory.
•    Develop a deep understanding of the replenishment systems and processes.
•    Build constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and teams such as Finished Goods Planning, Quality, Receiving, Logistics, GBS Operational Buying, GBS Replenishment Planning, GBS Spot Buying and GBS Supply Planning.
•    Resolve or escalate supply issues, working with internal stakeholders as required.
•    Share best practice and ideas with the team; involve cross-functional teams as needed to achieve the most effi-cient ways of working.
•    Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives. 
•    Follow Givaudan procedures, guidelines and best-practice on relevant areas including Safety; address and im-plement where missing.
•    Support development of training programs, manuals and methods of implementation to assure stable and best practice execution of planning.

Professional experience
•    2-4 years experience in supply planning, supply chain, production planning Strong knowledge of Planning, Inven-tory Management and Supply Chain best practice
•    APICS is a plus
•    Experience in the flavour, ingredient or fragrance industry is a plus
•    6 sigma / lean Yellow or Green Belt preferred

Education
•    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent

Technical Skills
•    Strong working knowledge in planning.  Preferably has experience with demand, supply or production 
•    Strong Negotiation & Problem Solving Skills.  Shows agility and flexibility when solving issues
•    Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools
•    Continuous improvement mindset
•    Working knowledge BI, BO, MS Office, Google and SAP 
•    Ability to achieve results through formal and informal channels