**Job title**  – Expert, Supply Planning (Supply Network Planner Pet Food) **Location**  – Delft, Netherlands **Job model ** – hybrid **Join dsm-firmenich as an Expert, Supply Planning and play a central role within the Supply network of Pet Food** As a Supply Network Planner for Pet Food, you play a central role within the Supply network of Pet Food. You will be supporting the Supply & Inventory Planners in the regions, are responsible for an optimal demand-supply balance within our regional plants within the 0-18 months horizon, overlook the global replenishment and stock levels of straights based on agreed inventory plans and service levels, manage KPI’s and drive continuous improvements. As we are in the process of building and integrating the Pet Food business in TTH, the scope of this position will start with operationalizing Pet Food in our TTH business unit in the four different regions, in close collaboration with your TTH Pet Food team members in the regions and counterparts from ANH. We will be gradually moving to running business but are a new Supply Chain organization within TTH. The focus will therefore strongly be on onboarding our new team members, setting up common processes, including the S&OP process. The candidate therefore needs to have a strong entrepreneurial focus, able to bring structure to this new organization. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + You are responsible for managing the total supply situation (0-18 months) of the Pet Food global network including demand-supply balance, global replenishments of straights and alignments with local supply planners on replenishments to the regions. + You are the owner of the Global Supply Review of Pet Food (part of the S&OP process) and you support and provide information/scenarios for the Management S&OP. + You are overlooking the global replenishment and stock levels of Pet Food straights to local warehouses in the four regions based on agreed inventory plans, safety stock settings and service levels. + You are supporting Supply & Inventory Planners with primary escalations and act as solution provider in case of availability challenges. + You collaborate with key-stakeholders (Product Manager, Business Manager, Purchasing, Tolling Managers & Sales) to get essential inputs and reach cross functional consensus. + Actively control global inventory levels and inventory quality (including defective stocks) and host MRB meeting to define outlets and action items. **We bring** + Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. + Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. + Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. + Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. + Collaboration with experts in operation, supply chain and sales team to drive progress. **You bring** + Fluent in English + Bachelor level or above, major in SC management is preferred. + You have excellent communication skills - you quickly correct problems and could effectively interact with all levels of the organization; + You have good problem-solving skills and act as a team player. Together with your colleagues, you work towards a common goal. You continuously work to achieve results and you focus on continuous improvement of processes; + You are highly organized, have a strong sense of urgency, ability to multi-task with exceptional attention to details; + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. + Ability to coop with a rapidly changing organization. Being able to structure information and processes, having an entrepreneurial mindset. **The application process** Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Frank van Baarle, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (frank.van-baarle@dsm-firmenich.com). **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. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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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. www.dsm-firmenich.com **Agency Statement** Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.