PLANNER, MPP
Material Procurement Planne
Zhangjiagang
Taking ownership and pro-activeness.High sense of responsibility and accountability.Team player. Someone who is obsessed in making a positive impact to the team.Individual who carries a growth mindset.
Your Key Respensibilities
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to meet production plan
- Ensure that day-to-day planning urgencies and priorities are sorted in time directly or through the management of the Planning Team.
- Anticipate future shortages and take preventive actions in coordination with BP, purchasing and technical team (Airfreight, alternative sourcing, replacement).
- Cooperate with the relevant team to work out the action plan for NVA, slow moving, blocked stocks and monitor the action plan with owners closely.
- Organize team DDS meeting and collect the critical issues to raise up the management.Ensure close communication and management of Key stakeholdersHandle parts of raw materials and plan, review and release.Purchase Orders to vendor with the right quantity and at the right time, collaborate closely with internal functions to mitigate supply shortage
- Key advocate to help lead and drive departmental goals and directions
We Offer
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- 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;
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
You Bring
- Excellent communication skill.
- Candidate that possesses at least a Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant.
- Related experience in Raw Material Planning from manufacturing background (similar industry will be an advantage).
- Knowledge in MRP concept and proficiencies in SAP ECC and APO, Kinaxis skill is perfect.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in MS Excel Analysis.
- Fluent English speaking and writing.
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.