Supply Chain Planner / Lead Specialist Supply Planning

dsm-firmenich; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven mission

Flexible work environment

Legacy of innovation

Room to grow

Well-being at the core

Inclusive culture

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in the Netherlands seeks a Supply Chain Planner/Lead Specialist Supply Planning to balance demand, supply, and inventory for an assigned product portfolio. The role collaborates with manufacturing, suppliers, and logistics to ensure OTIF and strong service levels, with a preference for Leeuwarden and occasional visits to Leeuwarden.

You will lead planning processes, maintain master data, manage inventory, and drive KPI improvements, participating in Supply Reviews and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or APICS certification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Analytical and organizational skills with material and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end supply planning for a product portfolio, including mid/long-term planning, scheduling, raw material planning, and warehouse replenishment to meet OTIF and inventory targets.
• Identify and resolve supply risks and disruptions through cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and execute supply scenarios and allocation strategies to balance demand and supply.
• Maintain planning master data and manage inventory performance (slow-moving/obsolete stock).
• Lead Supply Review meetings and support financial and volume planning processes.
• Drive KPI performance and implement corrective actions and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or APICS certification

Tools

SAP

MRP/Advanced planning systems (OMP)

Excel

Job description

Job title – Supply Chain Planner / Lead Specialist Supply Planning

Location – Leeuwarden or Delft, The Netherlands

Are you passionate about creating smart supply plans and keeping products flowing to customers? As a Supply Chain Planner, you will balance demand, supply, and inventory while collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency. Join us and play a key role in building a resilient and agile supply chain.

This position is preferably based on the Leeuwarden site. Delft based role can be an option with visit to Leeuwarden factory twice per month (at the beginning more often).

Your key responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end supply planning for an assigned product portfolio, including mid/long-term planning, production scheduling, raw material planning, and global warehouse replenishment to ensure OTIF and inventory targets are met.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and resolve supply risks, constraints, and disruptions through cross-functional collaboration with Customer Service, Demand Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Develop and execute supply scenarios and allocation strategies to balance demand and supply while ensuring business continuity.
• Maintain planning master data and proactively manage inventory performance, including slow-moving and obsolete stock, to achieve inventory targets.
• Lead Supply Review meetings and support quarterly and annual financial and volume planning processes.
• Drive KPI performance and continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and reporting activities supporting the planning team.

We offer

• A Purpose-Driven Mission
  Be part of an organization where sustainability is more than a goal—it’s embedded in our strategy and daily practices, empowering you to make a real impact on the world around you.
• Flexibility with Ownership
  Thrive in a flexible work environment that encourages you to take ownership, drive accountability, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A Legacy of Innovation
  Join a company with a rich history of scientific breakthroughs and a future full of opportunities to co-create with our customers.
• Room to Grow
  Develop your potential in a culture that values curiosity and supports continuous personal and professional growth.
• Well-Being at the Core
  Work in an environment where safety and well-being—both physical and mental—are prioritized and genuinely cared for.
• A Truly Inclusive Culture
  Belong to a community where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of background, beliefs, or identity. Diversity is not just welcomed, it’s celebrated.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (or equivalent) and/or APICS certification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Collaborative, proactive, and assertive approach to problem solving and decision-making.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including material and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in SAP, MRP/advanced planning systems (preferably OMP), and Excel; food/feed industry experience is an advantage.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.