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Givaudan Careers Planning Compounding Team Lead (mfd) 1-year Contract

Givaudan


Job Location:

Vernier - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with kindness humility and a spirit of adventure we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. Theres many to learn from with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day your energy your personality 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.

As a Planning Compounding Team Lead (m/f/d) you will be responsible for leading the raw material and production planning functions for compounding activities on site optimizing end-to-end cycle times inventory site productivity and in compliance with EHS requirements in order to supply customers on time.

Reporting to the Planning Manager in Vernier your main responsibilities will be the following:

  • Strategy design and execution

    • Oversee the design and execution of tactical and operational plans at site level to meet local Operations objectives;

    • Agree planning standards and levels with production mid to long-term and enforce schedule adherence;

    • Lead a team of Raw Material or Compound Production planners and ensure efficient execution of the day-to-day Planning operations on site.

  • Subject matter expertise

    • Maintain an optimal level of inventory and write-offs that meets supply chain service level and cost objectives;

    • Control that response to Customer Care is made on time;

    • Oversee the development of short term material supply and capacity plans;

    • Analyze planning performance and improve the KPIs by using best practices;

    • Monitor track and define actions to improve or maintain site planning performance indicators;

    • Act as escalation point for resolution of problems complaints and order prioritization issues;

    • Monitor workload and calendars to maintain the balance within the team;

    • Work closely with all relevant stakeholders in the division and in the GBS namely Replenishment and R&F teams Supply Planning team Logistics hub.

  • People management

    • Lead manage and develop the Planning Compounding teams also developing an effective local talent pipeline and solid succession planning.

You

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Operations Management or related discipline;

  • MBA or Masters Degree in a Technical field is preferred;

  • Fluent in English and French;

  • APICS Certification desired;

  • ERP/MRP expertise;

  • Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP BI BO);

  • Proficient in Microsoft office tools;

  • Min. 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain planning quality and/or materials management including exposure to business process redesign and systems implementations;

  • Min. 3 years of experience in people management;

  • Self-knowledge;

  • Achieve result;

  • Customer focus.

Due to its activities Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de lAviation Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a criminal record.

Our Benefits:

  • Healthcare support

  • Paid Time Off and family leave

  • Retirement plan

  • Sport and leisure clubs

  • Company shop

  • Staff restaurant

  • Corporate Mobility Plan

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

application!

Please make sure you enclose your CV Cover Letter Diplomas and Work Certificates.

#LI-Hybrid

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

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

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.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Givaudan captures the essence of the moment, bringing you memorable flavours and fragrances to be enjoyed throughout the day. We maintain our leadership position – approximately 25% of our industry’s global market share – by challenging ourselves daily, inspiring our partnerships acro ... View more

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