Planning Specialist
Givaudan
- Melaka
- Permanent
- Full-time
Feel empowered in our modern Malaysian sites. Be part of an international community made up of 250 colleagues from 14 different nationalities, where collaboration and friendship meets excellence. Every day, your passion, your creativity, and your growth will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.Planning Specialist - Your future position?As the Planning Specialist , you will report to the Assistant Supply Chain Manager to ensure seamless execution of production plans for intermediates and finished goods. Your main focus will be on creating efficient production schedules that meet customer demands and minimize inventory write-offs. By aligning with production requirements and maintaining optimal inventory levels, you'll play a vital role in ensuring timely delivery to our customers while maximizing operational efficiency. In this role, you will be based in Ayer Keroh, Melaka.Sounds interesting? In this exciting role you also will be responsible in:Develop and execute a production plan aligned with productivity and service targets.Manage inventory levels to meet company targets effectively.Enhance service quality for both internal and external customers.Analyze production requirements using MRP and assess production capacity for timely response and product availability.Gain expertise in replenishment and production systems including MRP, demand, and capacity.Understand technological, food safety, and dietary requirements for production, such as allocation matrix and Halal standards.Foster productive relationships with key stakeholders and teams including Customer Care, Production, Scheduling, Raw Material Planning, Logistics, Quality, Transport, and GBS Supply Planning.Address and resolve supply issues, escalating when necessary, while managing exceptions.Promote sharing of best practices and ideas within the team and across functional groups for efficient operations.Support initiatives for cost reduction and process improvement.Regularly review slow-moving and obsolete inventory for optimization.Adhere to Givaudan procedures, guidelines, and best practices, particularly in safety, and implement where necessary.You?Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.Your professional profile includes:2-4 years of relevant work experience in production planning, materials management or finished goods planning.Experience in food-related, FMCG, or other manufacturing industries is ideal.Proficiency in SAP software is highly preferred.Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.Additional experience with demand/supply planning besides continuous improvement experience is advantageous.Strong analytical skills and comfortable with numerical data.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Able to showcase independence and proactive approach.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.Candidate must be willing to work in Melaka.Our BenefitsAttractive package with benefitsExcellent opportunities for progressive learning and developmentA creative team environment that will inspire youComprehensive healthcare and retirement plan#LI-OnsiteAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.Remote working: On-siteAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your WorldDiversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.