Planning Team Lead

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing plan

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

UK Life Assurance

Givaudan Discount Club

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Planning Team Lead to oversee raw material and production planning for compounding activities on site, optimizing cycle times and inventory while complying with EHS requirements. The role reports to the Planning Manager and drives end-to-end planning excellence.

Responsibilities include strategy design and execution, overseeing tactical plans, enforcing schedule adherence, and leading a planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a Technical field is preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• ERP/MRP expertise and strong analytical tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Min. 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations with supply chain planning background.
• Min. 3 years of experience in people management.
• Drive for result and customer focus.
• Decision quality and learning on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning strategy design and execution for raw material and production planning on site.
• Provide inputs to regional Operations plans and design local planning strategies.
• Oversee tactical and operational plans to meet objectives.
• Enforce schedule adherence and optimize site productivity.
• Develop annual budget and manage expenses.
• Act as escalation point for planning issues and priority orders.
• Collaborate with Replenishment, R&F teams, and Logistics hub.

Skills

English fluency

ERP/MRP

SAP

BI/BO

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Learning on the fly

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP

BI

BO

Job description

As a Planning Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading the raw material and production planning functions for compounding activities on site, optimizing end-to-end cycle times, inventory, site productivity and in compliance with EHS requirements, in order to supply customers on time. Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, your main responsibilities will be the following: Strategy design and execution

• Provide key raw material and production planning inputs to the regional Operations (D&S) plans and participate in the design of the local Operations and Supply Chain Planning strategies as well as definition of related objectives based on input provided by other site functions;
• Oversee the design and execution of tactical and operational plans at site level to meet local Operations objectives;
• Agree planning standards and levels with production mid to long-term and enforce schedule adherence;
• Lead a team of Raw Material or Ingredients Production and ensure efficient execution of the day-to-day Planning operations on site.

Subject matter expertise

• Maintain an optimal level of inventory and write-offs that meets supply chain service level and cost objectives;
• Control that response to Customer Care is made on time;
• Oversee the development of short term material supply and capacity plans;
• Analyze planning performance and improve the KPI's by using best practices;
• Monitor, track and define actions to improve or maintain site planning performance indicators;
• Act as escalation point for resolution of problems, complaints and order prioritization issues;
• Develop annual budget and expense control, and execute the annual operating plan accordingly;
• Monitor workload and calendars to maintain the balance within the team;
• Work closely with all relevant stakeholders in the division and in the GBS, namely Replenishment and R&F teams, Supply Planning team, Control Tower, Logistics hub.

People management

• Lead, manage and develop the Planning Compounding teams, also developing an effective local talent pipeline and solid succession planning.

Educational Background & specific skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline;
• MBA or Master's Degree in a Technical field is preferred;
• Fluent in English;
• ERP/MRP expertise;
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP, BI, BO);
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools;
• Min. 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain planning, quality and/or materials management, including exposure to business process redesign and systems implementations;
• Min. 3 years of experience in people management., Self-knowledge;
• Drive for result;
• Customer focus;
• Decision quality;
• Learning on the fly.

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world! Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination 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.

Attractive package with benefits, including a profit sharing plan. Pension scheme, private medical insurance. UK Life Assurance Plan Givaudan Discount Club Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.