Sr. Planning Manager LatAm | F&B | Sorocaba

Symrise AG; Sorocaba; On-site; BRL 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in Sorocaba, Brazil, is seeking a Senior Regional Planning Leader for LATAM to drive integrated Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, PPC, and Inventory Management. You will lead regional teams, align processes with business goals, and drive transformation initiatives across multiple plants and functions.

The role requires extensive experience in regional and multinational supply chain environments, a strong track record in cost optimization, and expertise in NPI and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in regional or multinational supply chains.
• Expert in Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, and Production Planning (PPC).
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation projects and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of import operations and New Product Introduction (NPI) including Phase-In/Phase-Out.
• Experience managing KPIs, costs, and P&L performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Planning strategy across LATAM, ensuring integration of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, PPC and Inventory Management.
• Drive alignment with business objectives and cross-functional teams across the region.
• Lead transformation projects, process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, costs and P&L to support business and financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership in Supply Chain

Demand Planning

S&OP

MRP

Production Planning

Inventory Management

KPIs & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

MBA / Postgraduate in Supply Chain

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role

• Lead the regional Planning strategy across Latin America, ensuring the integration of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, Production Planning and Control (PPC), and Inventory Management processes, fully aligned with business objectives
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain and Planning leadership roles, operating within regional and multinational environments.
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  Proven expertise in Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, Production Planning and Control (PPC), Inventory Management, and Supply Planning.
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  Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving transformation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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  Experience in International Trade operations (Imports) and in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management (Phase-In / Phase-Out) processes.
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  Demonstrated success in managing key performance indicators (KPIs), cost optimization programs, and supporting the delivery of business and financial objectives through effective P&L management.

Job Requirements

• Strong leadership experience in Supply Chain and Planning, preferably in regional or multinational environments.
• Solid expertise in Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, Production Planning, Inventory Management, and Supply Planning.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, transformation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of import operations and New Product Introduction, including Phase-In / Phase-Out processes.
• Experience managing KPIs, costs, and P&L-related performance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields.
• Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related areas is a plus.

Languages

• Spanish & English: Fluent

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Symrise, we believe that diversity is a strength that drives innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people - regardless of their background, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability(ies), age, beliefs, life journey, or any other identity marker - feel respected, valued, and provided with equal opportunities to grow.

We value equity in our processes and continuously work to identify and eliminate systemic barriers that may negatively impact the experience of any employee or candidate.

For this reason, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, women, people with disabilities, people aged 50+, and other groups historically underrepresented in the job market.

If you share these values and wish to be part of a team that embraces and celebrates differences, you will be very welcome on our journey.