Raw Material Planner

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Raw Material Planner, your new opportunity?

As a Raw Material Planner you will execute material planning activities for raw materials in order to assure that finished product can be manufactured without 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.

You will report to our NOAM Planning Manager.

In this exciting opportunity, you'll:

• 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 customer 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 efficient ways of working.
• Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives.
• 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 plann

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent
• 2+ years of 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 plus
• Experience in the flavour, ingredient or fragrance industry is a plus
• 6 sigma / lean Yellow or Green Belt preferred

We offer the following 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.

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