Givaudan Careers Planning Lead & Raw Material Coordinator

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Lead and oversee the end-to-end supply planning for Givaudans Italian production site acting as the central point of contact for all planning activities and guiding the overall direction for the team to ensure alignment with production procurement and regional stakeholders.

At the same time execute the raw material planning and operational buying responsibilities translating production requirements into purchase requests following up on purchase orders with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee timely deliveries.

Through this combined lead and operational scope ensure continuous material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels minimizing write-offs and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end processes contributing directly to Givaudans supply chain excellence and performance within the Naturals EAME network.

Missions:

• Planning Lead & Raw Material CoordinatorLead and coordinate the site supply planning team to align production schedules and raw material availability ensuring high service performance and optimal inventory levels at our Italy site.
• Oversee raw material planning and operational buying processes to guarantee timely supply and continuity of production.
• Collaborate closely with regional and local teams (Customer Care Procurement Operations Quality) to ensure seamless communication and effective issue resolution.
• Monitor key performance indicators for service (internal and supplier) inventory and capacity to identify risks early and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Drive process optimisation continuous improvement and costefficiency initiatives across supply planning and procurement activities.

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or equivalent
• 5 years experience in supply chain planning or procurement.
• Proven supervisory experience managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain including material planning purchasing inventory management production scheduling.
• Experience in the flavour fragrance ingredient or food sector preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP environment required; BI/BO tools experience a plus.
• Supply chain certification (APICS Lean Six Sigma or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong command of raw material planning and procurement including supplier performance management (on-time delivery quality responsiveness).
• Skilled in inventory optimization obsolescence control (SLOB analysis) and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Language Skills: Fluent English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset.

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

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Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

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