Givaudan Careers Planner

Givaudan•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant Planning Team for this challenging and exciting role at our key UK fragrance site based in Ashford, Kent. The Ashford Planning Team is managing activities for the local Ashford Site and our European Distribution Centre located in Belgium, from where goods are distributed globally. You will be interacting with Local, Regional and Global functions across our worldwide footprint. Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, your responsibility will be to manage the planning activities for a dedicated portfolio of materials.

Requirements

Rational decision-making
Languages: Fluency in English
Excellent communication and command skills
Accountability, initiative and integrity
Curious and open to learn, change and improve

Nice To Haves

Business Admin, Chemical or Engineering background, Supply Chain or related discipline
at least 5 years of experience in global / regional planning or Supply Chain function
Supply Chain expertise with End to End process understanding
Knowledge of fragrance products, ingredients manufacturing is an asset
Working experience in FMCG an asset
SAP knowledge, BI, BOA tools, advanced Excel knowledge
Able to work in a matrix environment, in a team or independently and to interact with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

Plan and manage Raw Materials and Ingredients supply
Plan, order and monitor supply and distribution of products
Manage Stock Transfer Orders from affiliate sites
Optimise the inventory and availability of products
For critical ingredients, execute the global allocation plan.
Coordinate actions and communications with the main stakeholders: Global Planning, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain
Work on preventive actions together with the local, regional and global stakeholders, monitoring out of stock projections to reduce risk exposure
Participate in critical review meetings
Ensure alignment, communication and follow up within the organisation
Capability to work in a complex organization and get the benefit of that
Work in a methodical and structured way with a focus on customer needs and service
Be a strength of proposal for identifying improvement measures and initiatives using LEAN and other continuous improvement principles
Contribute to delivering the KPI’s and other targets set
Establish a solid connection with the Ashford Operations teams, our Givaudan Business Solution centre as well as with other business partners within Givaudan
Communicate regularly and effectively with different stakeholders