Lead Expert, Supply Planning B&C

Role: Lead Expert, Supply Planning, B&C

Location: Singapore

The Supply Chain Planner will oversee the inventory of in-house manufactured and third-party materials to ensure optimal inventory levels, while taking proactive measures to identify and address potential supply risks across regional and local distribution centres. This pivotal role involves strategic engagement with the global production and distribution network to meet regional requirements, as well as streamlining internal processes to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve regional and local supply chain objectives.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Beauty & Care Sales & Commercial team to ensure appropriate inventory levels in the region, swiftly identifying anomalies and determining root causes. Coordinate phase-in/out strategies and material substitutions in partnership with Commercial
• Work with Global Supply & Inventory Planners and Global Supply Chain Managers to ensure timely replenishment shipments to the Regional & Local Distribution Centers. Monitor and promptly communicate any shipment delays, or other issues to the Sales & Commercial team
• Plan for replenishment based on the IBP forecast for the Region. (Singapore, Japan & Thailand)
• Driving accountability with market planners in the region to meet the desired days of inventory coverage & operating working capital for responsible product portfolio and taking lead in managing the demand and supply imbalance
• Establish an inventory management process with third-party service provider(s) so as to ensure inventory accuracy, healthy inventory turnover, minimize damages, appropriate storage conditions and disposal conditions

• Be the focal point for all Asia Pacific product supply related topic and propose the allocation distribution for both in-stock and non-stock SKUs

We bring:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring:

• Bachelor of equivalent experience in business administration or other supply chain management related field

• Familiarity with SAP system, ECC, IBP and APO
• Experience with SCM activities and planning methods
• Experience in import clearance process
• Demonstrated statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills using various software and tools
• Familiarity with a variety of Supply Chain Management concepts and procedures e.g. MRP, Inventory Coverage, Operating Working Capital, Demand Planning, OTIF (On Time In Full)

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.

Our application process

Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

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, 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.