Supply Planning Excellence Manager

Supply Planning Excellence Manager
Location: Barcelona, Spain

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Supply Chain Planning Expert to join our Planning Center and drive supply excellence across the supply area.

The role involves optimizing and streamlining planning processes, driving digital transformation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives, while actively contributing to the evolution of Planning Excellence at dsm firmenich. A proactive, collaborative, and supportive attitude is essential to succeed in this role, as it reflects the spirit and ways of working of the team.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Your key responsibilities

•    Member of the Planning Center of Excellence focused on Supply Planning: Material Planning, Capacity Planning and Inventory Planning.
•    Identify and drive the fundamental changes necessary to orient behavior of planning teams towards customer needs and ensure sustainable performance aligned with business requirements
•    Participate in the transformation of supply chain with agile, with a strong process culture & growth mindset in a continous improvement environment.
•    Partner with the business units to provide consultancy, translate the business needs into requirements.
•    Lead the implementation of Supply Planning Projects on all its phases, from active participation on the definition to define adoption PPI's.
•    Participate on the definition of process standards, benchmarking, ensure adoption and process auditing adding value as per his/her previous expertise.
•    Provide support to the different process on the center of excellence specially: material planning and capacity planning and to the Supply Planning Master Data and Planning Parameters definition.

We bring 

•    Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world. 
•    Deep dive into the Supply Chain industry. 
•    Diverse, continued internal growth and career opportunities. 
•    A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
•    Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

You bring

•    7+ years of demonstrated expertise in Supply Chain Planning, specially Material and Capacity Planning. 
•    Strong capability for working in multinational, multicultural, inter-departmental teams. 
•    Exensive project management skills in succesull planning implementations.
•    Excellent communication skills in English are essential for success in this role, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly. Being eager to connect with the business leads, digital and tech or any other stakeholder of the group. 
•    Extensive expertise on Advanced Planning Tools, preferable Kinaxis,APO, and SAP ECC including Planning Master Data knowledge.
•    Expertise on people management based on different countries.

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.
 
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.