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Job ID:  80793
Date:  Apr 21, 2026
Job function:  Supply Chain Management
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  TTH Operations

Planner, Inventory

Planner, Inventory

Location: Midrand, South Africa

 

At dsm-firmenich, Midrand, South Africa, we are looking for an Inventory Planner for our Taste business.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the inventory performance at your site and supporting the operational planning team when necessary. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve inventory health, as well as reduce obsolescence risks and physical losses. As our Inventory Planner you will provide analytical insights into inventory performance opportunities.

 

Your key responsibilities:

  • Manage the inventory for our Midrand site with focus on mitigating and/ or depleting nonvalue added inventory and increasing inventory health.
  • Lead Inventory Losses process and actions with local teams (Purchasing, Production, Quality, Operations, and Commercial), propose initiatives to reduce losses and track their effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with materials and capacity planning teams on inventory monitoring routines to proactively identify and mitigate overstocks and shortages over next 6 months horizon.
  • Collaborate with materials and capacity planning teams on planning parameters review to ensure the effective balance between service, cost and inventory.
  • Prepare and issue inventory reports and ad hoc analysis for inventory related matters.
  • Analyse and release planned orders for raw materials and schedule production to assure back up for materials and capacity planning teams when needed.

 

We offer:

  • A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
  • Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
  • A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
  • A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

 

You bring:

  • University degree or equivalent in Engineer, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Economics
  • 2-3 years of experience in supply chain, planning and/ or inventory management
  • Collaborative team player, action-oriented and results-driven.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP Software experience (SAP)
  • Advance Planning Solutions experience is a plus (Kinaxis).
  • Financial/ accounting basics would be an advantage

 

 

 

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.

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