Expert, Supply Planning

Expert, Supply Planning, Cultures
Shanghai,China

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining mid- to long-term supply plans that balance demand, inventory, and capacity across the global supply network. This role ensures alignment between demand planning, production sites, and key stakeholders, driving optimized supply strategies that support business objectives and service level targets. The position also monitors performance, leads process improvements, and contributes to S&OP decision-making.

You Key Responsibilities

1. Manage interactions and alignment with demand planning and production sites (including tollers) to ensure synchronization of demand, inventory, supply, and capacity for mid- and long-term horizons.
2. Develop a feasible mid- to long-term supply plan considering capacity, inventory targets, and constraints.
3. Monitor inventory, replenishment, supply, and capacity plans, incorporating key material and capacity constraints.
4. Lead Supply Review meetings to validate and optimize supply plans aligned with business objectives and demand forecasts.
5. Ensure timely delivery and consolidation of accurate supply planning data; present recommendations for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and communicate agreed supply network aspects to all relevant stakeholders.
6. Define and implement KPIs to systematically monitor supply and capacity performance across manufacturing and tolling networks. Identify and drive actions to enhance supply planning processes and ensure global consistency of planning data.

We offer

1. Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
2. A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
3. A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
4. Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
5. A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
6. A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

1. Good communication and collaboration, analytical skills, detailed-oriented and problem-solving abilities
2. Strong ownership and sense of responsibility
3. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
4. >3 years’ experience as supply planner or supply chain related roles
5. Proficient with various software programs, including but not limited to word processing, excel and database applications
6. Experience in continuous improvement and planning software SAP and OMP is preferred

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
 
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
To be filled by Talent Acquisition ( Optional but a very good practice to include)
Inclusion, Belonging & Equal Opportunities statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.