Planning and Logistics Manager-Newark, NJ.

dsm-firmenich•Newark, NJ

31d•$147,000 - $167,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Port Newark Ingredients as our next Planning & Logistics Manager and become a key driver of supply chain excellence. In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee production planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, and customer order fulfillment while partnering with S&OP teams to align operations with business goals. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, improve operational performance, and contribute to a culture focused on quality, innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management or equivalent preferred
Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP Preferred)
4-year degree in Logistics / Supply Chain, Business required
7 years prior supply chain experience with minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong communication, organizational, analytical and cross-functional skills required

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the work activities and resources required to manufacture ingredient products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Direct and coordinate production scheduling, packaging, order fulfillment, product delivery, and distribution activities.
Coordinate scheduling and product delivery with affiliated entities and external customers.
Lead production planning, allocation, and inventory control as a member of the Ingredients S&OP team.
Prepare and maintain inventory, product distribution, packaging, and logistics reports.
Manage air-shipment performance and support punctual delivery against target.
Monitor incoming raw materials for compliance with prescribed quality standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to product distribution.
Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost-control programs with the Director of Chemical Production.
Collaborate with Production and Quality Control to resolve issues involving schedules, raw-material availability, finished-goods and raw-material quality, and sales orders.
Manage logistics operations for the Port Newark platform, including external warehouse.
Lead Port Newark customer-service activities and support resolution of customer non-conformances.
Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources.
Ensure that materials, labor, and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.