Capacity Planner - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Other benefits

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ seeks a Capacity Planner to develop and maintain production plans aligned with plant capacity, demand and materials. You’ll coordinate with material planning, production and quality teams to schedule orders and monitor plan performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in SAP and Kinaxis, inventory control experience, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Salary ranges between $85,000 and $95,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Commercial Relations, International Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOM) and manage KPIs effectively.
• Experience with inventory management and inventory-control processes.
• At least one year of Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Kinaxis or other cloud-based supply chain planning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the production plan in alignment with plant capacity, customer demand, and raw-material availability.
• Coordinate and schedule production orders by partnering closely with material planning, production, and quality teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor production-plan performance, participate in review meetings, and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Adjust delivery dates for customer or internal orders when raw-material shortages require schedule changes.
• Reschedule production orders as needed to balance plant capacity and meet confirmed demand.
• Uphold all Quality, Food Safety, Safety, Hygiene, Environmental, and regulatory requirements; report incidents immediately; and actively participate in root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement activities.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

BOM interpretation

Inventory management

Kinaxis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

Capacity Planner

Princeton, NJ

As a Capacity Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a production plan that aligns with plant capacity, customer demand, and raw‑material availability. You will coordinate closely with material planning, production, and quality teams to schedule work and ensure seamless execution. The position also monitors plan performance, drives corrective actions when deviations occur, and adjusts schedules or delivery dates as needed to meet operational requirements. A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement is essential, with active participation in incident reporting and root‑cause analysis.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the production plan in alignment with plant capacity, customer demand, and raw‑material availability.
• Coordinate and schedule production orders by partnering closely with material planning, production, and quality teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor production‑plan performance, participate in review meetings, and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Adjust delivery dates for customer or internal orders when raw‑material shortages require schedule changes.
• Reschedule production orders as needed to balance plant capacity and meet confirmed demand.
• Uphold all Quality, Food Safety, Safety, Hygiene, Environmental, and regulatory requirements; report incidents immediately; and actively participate in root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement activities.

We bring

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability gamechangers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Commercial Relations, International Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOM) and manage KPIs effectively.
• Experience with inventory management and inventory‑control processes.
• At least one year of Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Kinaxis or other cloud-based supply chain planning platforms.

Salary $85,000 - $95,000.

• annual incentive pay
• a retirement savings plan
• health care coverage
• paid time off
• recognition programs
• a broad range of other benefits
• All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.