Global F&B Inventory

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers' preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that 'engage your senses'. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination 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.

Global F&B Inventory & S&OP Manager (m/f/d) – Your future position?

In this exciting role, you will establish the inventory strategy for the full F&B division and implement it in partnership with operations and supply chain teams, and further improve the S&OP Process for the F&B Division. This position requires an experienced leader able to facilitate and drive results in a fast paced and demanding environment, applying your strong interpersonal and leadership skills. You will work with Global & Regional Functions, including Supply & Demand, Controlling, Manufacturing, Procurement & FIB, and GBS Supply Planning.

Reporting to the Global Head of Strategic Supply, your main responsibilities will be the following:

• Inventory &S&OP

  • Establish the Global F&B Inventory strategy and implement it in partnership with regional supply chain teams.

  • Further deploy and improve the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process within F&B, in partnership with the regions.

  • Recommend and maintain inventory levels at multiple stages of the supply chain to achieve both customer satisfaction levels and Inventory & CDI Targets of the Division.

  • Take appropriate actions in case Inventory is not following projections or budget.

  • Prepare the Global yearly Inventory Budget for F&B.

  • Establish the regional Inventory Budget. Improve the logic of budget calculation.

  • Increase the efficiency of Inventory Management through improved processes and tools, including better inventory projection.

  • Establish the Global Planning Parameters Strategy for F&B. Reduce complexity and exceptions, especially for Safety Stock.

  • Create and maintain the Inventory F&B Guidelines.

  • Prepare and lead the monthly Global Inventory Calls, including updates of Global F&B Inventory Projections.

  • Help prepare the F&B Global S&OP Executive Meeting.

  • Document and share Inventory best practices across the regions.

  • Guide continuous improvements in all aspects of business operations.

Key to success in this position is the ability to combine hard skills including knowledge of Givaudan Supply Chain, Planning systems and processes, and soft skills including leadership, relationship building, influencing, facilitation skills.

You?

Are you someone who wants to shape your own world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and influence your world

Your professional profile includes:

● Engineering degree – MSc in a technical field

● At least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations or Controlling function, including 6 years in a regional or global leadership position.

● Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in Demand & Supply management, Inventory Optimization with an understanding of their Financial and Operational impacts.

● Able to work in a matrix environment and to work with diverse partners.

● Fluency in English and French. Spanish is beneficial.

● Retirement plan

You are interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application

Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.

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.
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