Global MRS (Market Ready Solution) Manager

The Centralized 3rd Party Manufacturing (C3PM) Team is responsible for the operational management of dsm-firmenich’s product portfolio, including Strategically Sourced Products (SSP), contract-manufactured, toll-manufactured products, and global Market Ready Solutions (MRS) produced at third-party manufacturers (3PMs).

The Business Unit Health Nutrition and Care (HNC) is developing innovative and differentiated MRS, consisting of finished products leveraging distinctive formats, packaging, and/or ingredients to address or anticipate emerging consumer and customer trends in dietary supplements (e.g., health benefits, consumer experiences).

As a Global MRS Manager, you will be responsible for setting up the end-to-end enterprise model for any new preferred partners and/or new differentiated MRS products, according to the C3PM onboarding process and in close alignment with global innovation, marketing, quality, procurement, commercial, regulatory, selling regions, supply chain, and more.

You will steer the operational performance of the Third-Party Manufacturer (3PM) and be responsible for the overall performance of the global MRS enterprise model(s). You will translate regional demand input into a global supply plan and align with 3PM on production, supply, and inventory plans. You will also steer any CAPEX project realized at the 3PM on request of dsm-firmenich, ensuring it is realized on time, on budget, and according to agreed scope.

The Global MRS Manager fosters an HNC MRS network, organizing regular connections with regional MRS teams to exchange learnings, best practices, and to define guidelines and standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Global MRS Flow Implementation
  • Participate in the selection of Preferred Partners according to aligned selection criteria such as required technology, capacity, and flexibility to meet demand.
  • Steer the purchasing team in the establishment of the manufacturing contract, monitoring and guaranteeing the Contract Manufacturers’/Tollers’ performance.
  • Coordinate the start-up and phase-out of Contract Manufacturers/Tollers or products at these sites.
  • Assure implementation of new products and processes at Contract Manufacturers/Tollers.
  • Define and implement a robust end-to-end enterprise model, including the needed ERP/systems to run it efficiently.
  • Support the Innovation team during (scale-up) trials (coordination with 3PM, availability of material, on-site supervision).
• 3PM Performance
  • Define, monitor, and commit to targets on OTIF, costs, yield, and quality.
  • Report and evaluate yearly performance against these targets, analyzing deviations and taking corrective and preventive measures.
  • Represent dsm-firmenich for any CAPEX project done at a 3PM (to improve performance or build new capability), being responsible for project performance, including cost, timing, scope completion, and performance.
  • Report progress and issues within dsm-firmenich.
  • Ensure an efficient end-to-end process by working closely with the regions as their point of contact for any process-related questions.
• MRS Strategy
  • Maintain a network (and related technical knowledge) of preferred partners to answer/anticipate innovation and business needs and to have cost-competitive partners.
  • Animate the HNC MRS network with regional teams to define standards and share best practices.

We Offer:

• Growth that keeps up with you – join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in operations, product management, contract management, or a similar role in the dietary supplement, food, or allied industries.
• Knowledge of relevant food process and technology and at least 5 years’ experience and knowledge in dietary supplement finished products, food industry, and contracting.
• Influencing, negotiation/commercial skills, and ability to work (and if needed, lead) in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams, internally and externally.
• Good communication skills, strategic thinking, ability to multi-task.
• Pragmatic solution seeker, hands-on, make-it-happen mentality, and sense of urgency.
• Fluency in English. Additional languages would be a plus.

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.