Director Global Supply Chain Enzymes

Director Global Supply Chain Enzymes

INTRODUCTION
Taste, Texture, and Health (TTH) Ingredient Solutions at dsm-firmenich focuses on creating innovative ingredients that enhance the sensory experience, nutritional value, and overall quality of food and beverage products, with the aim to provide comprehensive solutions that meet consumer demands for tasty, nutritious, and high-quality food and beverages. The Director Global Supply Chain Enzymes plays an instrumental role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Ingredient Solutions supply chain operations. This leadership position is crucial for optimizing logistics, managing inventory, and streamlining processes to deliver high-quality ingredients that meet consumer demands and drive business growth.

DEI STATEMENT
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Chain Oversight: be accountable for the entire supply chain for enzymes product line, ensuring customer-focused operations.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of planners and schedulers to allocate resources effectively, meeting demand and inventory goals.
• Business Planning: Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, facilitate Supply Review Meetings, and prepare inputs for financial and demand-supply reviews.
• Customer Service: Define and implement service levels for businesses, contributing to budget and strategy plans.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track KPIs, analyze performance, identify issues, and drive improvements.
• Improvement Projects: Lead or participate in projects to achieve cost, service, and cash objectives.
• Complaint Management: Handle customer complaints in line with annual targets.
• Representation: Represent Supply Chain in leadership teams, business reviews, and key meetings.

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.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• 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 and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic supply chain roles within large international companies, preferably in biotechnologies or life science sectors.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, including Integrated Business Planning (IBP), production planning, and inventory management.
• Proven team leading experience in complex matrix environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and data analysis tools.
• Fluency in English and in French (preferred).

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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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.

Perks and Benefits

Purpose

Working for dsm-firmenich means the opportunity to really contribute to improving the health of people and planet through sustainable nutrition.

Recognition

We pursue a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Unlimited learning

We offer you a world of learning at your fingertips through an extensive library of both work and non-work-related training materials and platforms.

Mentorship program

We offer an internal mentorship program that help develop your existing skills and gain new ones.

Flexibility

We support a hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to employees across the business.