Sr Expert SC S&OP and Supply Operations (m/f/d)

We are looking for a dedicated and solution-oriented Sr Expert SC S&OP and Supply Operations (m/f/d) to manage and optimize inventory and supply chain processes at our Global Distribution Centre (GDC) in Venlo. In this role, you will ensure smooth operations, manage complex supply flows, and support business continuity through effective planning and coordination.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment requirements for production sites and external vendors, ensuring uninterrupted supply in line with DSM/DNP standards.
• Address short-term supply issues and execute the Global Allocation process in coordination with Commercial Management and Global Supply Management.
• Monitor, maintain, and improve inventory levels, batch statuses, and logistical flows, including direct shipments.
• Ensure compliance with management directives, legal regulations, SHE requirements, and ERP processes (SAP/R3, SAP/APO).
• Serve as the primary contact for GDC departments, production sites, external vendors, and regions regarding product availability, quality, and logistical issues.
• Coordinate returns, re-labeling, destruction processes, and tolling site replenishments.
• Support supply chain and system improvement projects, including WMS replacement and process optimization initiatives.

We Offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science-led company, cutting-edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (APICS-CPIM certification is a plus).
• Professional experience (>5 years) in distribution or inventory management within an international environment, preferably ERP-supported (SAP/R3, SAP/APO).
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, demand & supply planning, and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch, German, French, or Spanish are a plus).
• Solution-oriented, independent, and precise working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in a complex, fast-changing environment.

About Animal Nutrition & Health

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients – driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.

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.