Planner, Material Procurement Planning

**Title
- Planner, Material Procurement Planning**

**Location
- **Mumbai

**Job model **- Hybrid

**Purpose of the position**

As Material Procurment Planner you will oversee the entire procurement planning execution process and will be accountable for supplier punctuality and lead time performance. Your role involves defining raw material reorder quantities, proactively enhancing sourcing efficiency, and fostering collaboration across purchasing, logistics, and quality teams

**Key Areas of accountability/responsibility**
- Final accountability of Supplier punctuality and lead time performance and the procurement planning execution. To define the raw materials reorder quantities and frequencies.
- To work proactively to improve the sourcing process leading the integration between different roles involved in it (purchasing, quality, logistics, suppliers, warehouse, procurement). Provides proactive and accurate communication in support of the Plan, Source, Make, deliver process to meet desired Customer.
- To manage the supplier agreement compliance, issues related to damage and short supply. To reduce lead time and increase supplier punctuality. Record & Manage SNC with the help of QA, COE & Supplier with RCA &CAPA. Manage the inventory / stock level as per given target to ensure the Supply Chain's Inventory Objective.
- Material replenishment for both production and sales orders (transit order). Responsible for the service received from supplier (lead time, punctuality, adherence to the agreement terms. Responsible for the procurement plan, execution, and its impact in inventory. Responsible of creating the Supply plan (Buy and Transfer) to meet customer demand, having visibility of all supply or demand on the plant/region.
- Close relationship with procurement teams to facilitate suppliers (and to look for alternatives). Active role being capable to detect alternative vendors and internal stock opportunities whenever there are Issues. Perform daily Planning/Procurement functions in support of order fulfilment/cost optimization objectives & ensure an effective and efficient Order-to-Supply process.

**You Bring**
- Bachelor’s degree -Preferably an Engineering degree from reputed institute, along with an overall 3-5 years of work experience.
- Extensive experience in Planning & Monitoring, Data Interpretation, Supply Network Planning, Requirement Planning (MRP) Methodologies and Inventory - Tracking/Management.
- Experience working on SAP and MS Office tools.
- Detailed understanding of Materials Replenishment Planning concepts and their role in supply planning.
- Detailed understanding of how a supply plan is generated and managed.
- Strong influencing and communication skills.Ability to work independently.

**We Bring**
- A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box.
- A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
- The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
- A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
- A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.

**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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse worforce, 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's race, 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.

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