Raw Material and FP Planner
Givaudan
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Raw Material / FP Planner
Purpose
Responsible for planning, FP scheduling and ordering of raw materials used in manufacturing facility to achieve and maintain KPI targets (PIR/golden rules/best practices, SLOB, etc.).
Core Responsibilities
- Follow the parameterization in SAP.
- Identify and resolve shortages through efficient scheduling to ensure an appropriate level of inventory following corporate standards
- .Ensure customer (internal and external) response on time managing realistic daily plans considering capacity and raw material availability.
- Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
- Track orders and escalate problems where necessary to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Escalation point for resolution of problems, complaints and prioritisation issues.
- Communicate and interact with areas involved, in order to solve issues.
- Achieve service level targets.
- Obsolescence Control (use of SLOB Tool for Inventory at Risk assessment).
- Provide mid-long term forecast to procurement.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly status reports (e.g. COOISPI schedule, OTS, past due purchase orders ) and distribute
- Review customer orders for raw materials resale demands.
- Create Production Pl, schedule and release process orders.
- Resolve or escalate issues related to orders, working with production, customer care and regional and global affiliates as required.
You?
Academic Background
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade or others.
Professional Experience
- 4+ years of experience in the area.
Technical Skills
- APICS Certifi cation Desired ERP/MRP expertise
- Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP, BI,BO)
- Language skills: English
- Fluent Microsoft Office expertise
Our Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for learning and development.
- International and collaborative working environment.
- Career growth opportunities within Givaudan.
- Attractive compensation package.
- Medical aid.
- Annual bonus.
- Pension fund.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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