Material Planning Senior Expert - LATAM

dsm-firmenich; Cotia; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Exposure to LATAM markets

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Material Planning Senior Expert for LATAM in Cotia, Brazil. You will lead regional planning efforts, ensuring material availability and supply continuity across LATAM, while collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.

Your role combines technical planning with strong stakeholder management and a hands-on leadership style. The position emphasizes regionalization of planning processes, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics or related field.
• Solid experience in Material Planning and end-to-end Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, material requirements planning and supply risk management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and data/reporting proficiency.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish for regional communication.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Hands-on, self-driven mindset with ownership in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix and multicultural organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional material planning activities ensuring availability and continuity across LATAM.
• Monitor inventory, safety stocks, lead times, open orders and supply risks; mitigate gaps.
• Develop material supply strategies balancing service levels and inventory efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and share best practices across teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Procurement, Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Commercial, Customer Experience.
• Manage stakeholders and balance priorities, building alignment on planning decisions.
• Support regionalization of Material Strategic Planning and evolution of processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in planning processes and data.
• Use reports and analytics to identify risks, support decisions and improve planning.
• Escalate and resolve complex material and supply issues.

Skills

MRP knowledge

SAP expertise

Advanced Excel

Power BI (plus)

Kinaxis (plus)

English (fluent)

Spanish (fluent)

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Independent in matrix environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

Job Title: Material Planning Senior Expert – LATAM

City: Cotia Raposo 28, SP

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

As a Material Planning Senior Expert – LATAM, you will play a key role in strengthening and evolving Material Strategic Planning across Latin America.

You will act as a regional subject‑matter expert, connecting Material Planning with Procurement, Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Commercial, Customer Experience and global Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability, supply continuity and efficient inventory management.

This is a hands‑on regional role, combining strong technical expertise in Material Planning with stakeholder management, problem solving and leadership through influence. You will help drive the transition toward a more integrated regional planning organization while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, systems and ways of working.

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

Your key responsibilities

• Lead regional material planning activities, ensuring material availability, supply continuity and efficient planning across Latin America.
• Monitor material requirements, inventory levels, safety stocks, lead times, open orders and supply risks, proactively identifying potential gaps and driving mitigation actions.
• Develop and recommend material supply strategies, balancing service levels, inventory efficiency and business priorities.
• Act as a regional subject‑matter expert in Material Planning, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices across countries and teams.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment, working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Commercial, Customer Experience and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and influence stakeholders across different functions and levels, balancing competing priorities and building alignment around material planning decisions.
• Support the regionalization of Material Strategic Planning, contributing to the evolution of processes, responsibilities and ways of working across LATAM.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in planning processes, systems, parameters, data and operational routines.
• Leverage available data, reports and analytics to identify risks, support decision‑making and improve planning effectiveness.
• Support the team in resolving complex planning challenges and act as a point of escalation for critical material and supply issues.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics or a related field.
• Solid experience in Material Planning and end‑to‑end Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, material requirements planning and supply risk management.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with data and planning reports.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with Kinaxis is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with confidence communicating and making decisions in both languages in a regional environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate challenging stakeholders and balance competing functional priorities.
• A hands‑on and self‑driven mindset, with strong ownership and the ability to work independently in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix and multicultural organization.

Your leadership impact

This position does not currently include direct people management. However, you will be expected to demonstrate leadership through influence, technical expertise and collaboration.

You will coordinate initiatives, facilitate cross‑functional discussions, guide stakeholders and help shape regional Material Planning practices.

We Bring

• A regional role with exposure to different countries, cultures and business complexities across Latin America.
• The opportunity to contribute to the evolution of a growing Material Strategic Planning organization.
• A highly collaborative and cross‑functional environment, working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial and global teams.
• The opportunity to work with leading planning and ERP tools, including SAP and Kinaxis.
• A role with strong visibility and interaction with internal stakeholders across the region.
• A flexible hybrid work environment that encourages accountability, autonomy and ownership.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities and grow toward future leadership responsibilities.

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 Affinitive 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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com