Job Title:
Upstream Supply Chain Manager
Job Location:
Mumbai
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a competitive and symmetrical service, lead time, inventory, cost and organization targets . Lead region materials team & activities by implementing a performance driven culture based on continuous improvement and symmetrical SC (cost-cash-service) . Cascade region Materials 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 met. 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 management
- Develop team members and team culture both locally and across the region.
We bring
- A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavors, taste, beauty and fragrance industries
- The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
- Opportunity to work in an area that directly impacts the business
- Learning and development opportunity
You bring
- Bachelor’s Degree from University or College in Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Chemistry, Mathematics.
- Possess 9-14 years of experience in Supply chain management incl Procurement (Flavors & Fragrance industry, Consumer Products, Naturals, or Ingredients business is a plus)
- More than 5 years’ experience as a manager. Experience in working SAP Procurement / Planning modules and Kinaxis. APICS CSCP, CPIM or DDMRP certification 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
The application process.
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Shradha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition Partner (avinash.pandey@dsm-firmenich.com)
Equal Opportunities Commitment
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. Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About Dsm-firmenich
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
