Team Lead / Associate Manager, Supply Chain, IN, HNC

Job Title – Team Lead / Associate Manager, Supply Chain

City, Country – Vadodara, India

Hybrid/Remote/On Site/ – On Site

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

Your key responsibilities

• Planning responsibilities:
  • Overall lead of the planning function for the Vadodara premix site
  • Review premix forecast and analyse trends and customer order patterns and highlight any potential risks for action
  • Manage weekly production schedule, working with other relevant functions, taking into account customer prioritization based on customer leadtime, equipment and manpower and raw materials availability
  • Manage the short to mid-term plant capacity and address potential gaps and opportunities
  • Represent supply chain in local sales and operations planning meetings and drive supply and demand alignment locally
  • Drive the discussions with other relevant functions related to improvement in supply chain performance, driving risk mitigation and opportunities with business partners – such as in consumption of non-moving materials, resolve quality issues, supply issues, resolve formulation issues, etc
  • Drive planning related initiatives for cost reduction and profit improvement for the site
  • Monitor site material and FG stock level and identify and implement opportunities to optimize inventory
  • Review potential writeoffs and drive opportunities to mitigate or avoid
  • Assist in customer and regulatory audits
  • Manage production TAT for commercial and sample orders efficiently and effectively
• People Manager responsibilities:
  • Responsible for leading a team of material and production planners and establish a plan for skills development to improve performance and provide support and guidance as needed
  • Responsible for ensuring that effective communication is maintained within their team and with other teams or departments within the organization
• Safety responsibilities:
  • Adhere to dsm-firmenich she behaviors standard
  • Act as role model to others for safety behavior

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
  Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant supply chain experience, preferably in related industry
• Experience in using SAP for planning
• Enjoys analytical thinking / thinking outside the box and problem solving on a daily basis
• Proven time management skills and ability to work independently
• Proven communication skills with peers and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a global context with stakeholders from many different divisions.

Equal opportunities commitment

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.

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