Regional Material Planning Manager

Job title – Regional Material Planning Manager

Location – Tuas, Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver a competitive and symmetrical service, lead time, inventory, cost and organization targets​.
• Lead region material planning team & activities by implementing a performance driven culture based on continuous improvement and symmetrical SC (cost-cash-service)​.
• Cascade region Material planning the mission & objectives in line with the global & regional strategy to meet business requirements.
• Lead the daily, weekly monthly routines of the regional material DRP process for the business unit. Support global and regional teams ensuring customers’ needs are met and business unit’s targets are delivered.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital while, reducing lead times, increase planning system proposal usage.
• Steer the team to adhere and embrace the global positioning recommendations and options for effective material distribution for symmetry.
• Ensure adoption of digitalization initiatives as a core competency for teams.
• Support, lead, develop, coach team, with continuous improvement on distribution optimization towards regional and global business growth needs.
• Lead PE Material planning team & activities by implementing a performance driven culture based on continuous improvement.
• Identify and define with regional supply team, quality, purchasing, production management teams, and plant management, the key material planning projects that will fundamentally change and differentiate the Supply chain over the next strategy period and set priorities and allocate resources accordingly.
• Responsible for raw material availability based on business forecast & historical consumption, supplier performance, production plan and material planning best practices.
• Influence Purchasing Team and Ingredient Division to optimize forecasting activities and cash flow managemenDevelop team members and team culture to both locally and across the region.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree from University or College in Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Chemistry, Mathematics.
• Possess 9+ years of experience in supply chain management including procurement (Flavors & Fragrance industry, Consumer Products, Naturals, or Ingredients business is a plus).
• More than 3 years experience  as a manager.
• Experience in working SAP Procurement / Planning modules and Kinaxis.
• APICS CSCP, CPIM or DDMRP cerfitication is desired.
• Must be able to manage challenging stakeholders and strike a balance in functional priorities & needs.
• Strong at internal and external stakeholders’ management.
• Fluent written and spoken English is a must, Mandarin is a plus.

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.

DEI 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.