Material Planner (m/w/d)

As a Material Planner you'll play a vital role in our Planning community in Taste division, ensuring availability of critical raw materials and supporting the organization to achieve operational and financial goals. With a flexible work environment, a commitment to learning and growth, and a culture that values safety and inclusivity, this is your opportunity to contribute to a better future while utilizing your technical skills and cross-functional abilities.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

Estimate Raw Material needs based on forecasts and historical consumptions.
Analysis of Purchase Requisitions and creation of Purchase Orders to selected suppliers.
Follow up of orders, from creation until delivery on site, ensuring availability of RM for use in production.
Accurate and timely communication with external and internal stakeholders to enable fast troubleshooting, agile changes to our production plans and superior service level for our customers.
Collaboration with other departments for resolution of invoicing discrepancies and vendor returns.

We bring

The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
A community of experienced professionals that will support you along your learning path and challenge you to realize your potential.
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics or similar discipline.
3 years of experience working in Planning roles.
Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional environment.
Experience with SAP (R3/APO), Kinaxis Rapid Response is a plus.
Good Microsoft Office skills.

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.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity 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.

Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.