Lead Specialist, Scheduling

As a Lead Specialist, Scheduling, you are responsible for managing daily scheduling, blending spec calaculation activity from semi finished goods to finished goods and raw material planning/call-off, ensuring adherence to quality standards, inventory policy and finished goods production plan. Enable the capacity to deliver to customers to meet agreed customer service levels and reduce complaints and inventory working capital.

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
- Planning the supply of raw materials and execute the call-off to support manufacturing activities. To define the raw materials reorder quantities and frequencies so that inventory is kept at an optimal level according to defined inventory strategy
-Develop production schedule: work with extended supply chain teams and other functions to develop production schedules that take into account factors such as production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand.
-Based on finished goods plan, develop blending plan from semi-finished goods to finished goods according to specs calculation rule, inventory policies and SKU principles.
-Monitor inventory levels: Responsible for monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, semi-finished goods and finished goods to enable smooth production without disruption and without creating unnecessary inventories.
-Analyze production data: Analyze production data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost savings. Proactively identify potential delays and bottlenecks in production, and drive for continuous improvement together with other functions.
-Collaborate with other departments such as manufacturing, planning, procurement, QA/QC and CS/logistics to ensure that production schedules are aligned with overall business objectives.

We bring
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
- Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
- Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
-A possibility to get your Lean Yellow Belt
- Collaboration with experts in operation, supply chain and sales team to drive progress.

You bring
- The job requires to act as the focal contact to oversee the production scheduling, blending spec calculation process and raw material planning/call-off.
- The job requires inter-personal skills to connect, understand and challenge with different messages from all functions along the key stakeholders.
- It requires the ability to develop the actionable plan for the responsible areas and reach the alignment with key stakeholders.
- Fluent in English. Bachelor level or above. Great analytical skills and a great eye for details and numbers
- Proficient with various software programs, including but not limited to word processing, excel and database applications.
- Experience in continuous improvement and planning software SAP and OMP is preferred.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we en sure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair.We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant'srace, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion,gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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