Material Planner

Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.

With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Reporting to the Europe Lab Services Director and based in our Center of Expertise in Geneva, your mission is to operationally support the Perfumery & Beauty division in the creation and development of new fragrances.

In your role, you ensure the continuous availability of packaging and lab supplies used by our development centers throughout the world. This includes more particularly:

1. Perform annual ABC Inventory classification of SKUs and adapt the inventories management accordingly.
2. Carefully monitor the demand and the inventory levels of each SKU stored in our central warehouse / distribution center.
3. Identify abnormal demand patterns, verify causes with our internal clients and key stakeholders.
4. Determine the reorder points to meet the demand while maintaining cost-effective levels of inventory.
5. Coordinate the replenishments of materials in close collaboration with our vendors and our outsourced logistic service provider, from the order to the payment.
6. Ensure accurate follow-up of internal invoicing to our affiliates.
7. Administrate our logistic platform and be accountable for master data set-up in the different systems used.
8. Facilitate the management of phase-in/phase-out product from a logistic standpoint.
9. Manage potential supply issues or shortages.
10. Actively participate in optimization projects related to the storage & distribution of materials.
11. Monitor the relevant KPIs to achieve the budget and service rate targets.

1. Bachelor degree in Supply Chain / preferably in Procurement, with at least a 5-year experience.
2. Customer and result oriented.
3. Excellent analytics and IT skills mandatory (advanced MS Excel ability, VBA programming).
4. APICS certification or equivalent preferred.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in French and English.

1. Being part of an interdisciplinary Perfumery team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility.
2. A modern and safe workplace.
3. The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
4. Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
5. A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
6. An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive 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, and 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.

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