Givaudan Careers Raw Material Planner MWD

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and imagination we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In France discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience gained in our renowned European Creation Centre or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day your commitment your humility and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Execute and improve raw material planning and operational buying activities across production sites in EAME to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and timely product supply to customers. Guarantee raw material availability in line with production requirements optimize inventory levels and minimize write-offs. Coordinate purchasing activities with suppliers and internal partners to secure timely deliveries maintain data accuracy and achieve cost and efficiency objectives. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and planning strategies within the Naturals Switzerland network.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute raw material supply aligned with production needs to ensure timely availability and minimal waste.
• Manage procurement activities including purchase order creation tracking and coordination with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels in line with company targets identifying and addressing potential shortages or excesses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Quality Logistics and Global Procurement to resolve supply issues and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or equivalent
• 24 years experience in supply chain procurement or planning.
• Knowledge of planning inventory management logistics/trade affairs (incoterms customs) and supply chain best practices.
• Experience in the flavour ingredient food or fragrance industry preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Supply Chain certification (APICS Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt) a plus
• Understanding of supplier performance management (on-time delivery quality responsiveness).
• 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.
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.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.