Sample Production Planner

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan invites you to apply for the role of Sample Production Planner in Cincinnati, where you'll oversee customer sample requests and ensure timely process orders. This position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience in the field. Come be part of a diverse, inclusive team that drives innovation and creates meaningful experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

High matching 401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience, or 1+ years with an associate degree in a related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create and release process orders to the manufacturing team.
• Organize process order paperwork and labels into production packets.
• Maintain the Internal 'Tracking' Notes in LCMS to monitor request progress.

Skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Excel

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There are many opportunities to learn from high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, personality, and 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.

Sample Production Planner, your new opportunity?

As a Sample Production Planner, you will perform necessary tasks to ensure the successful fulfillment of sample requests. You will be a point of contact for Sales, Sales Support, and Customer Care regarding Sample Requests.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform duties necessary to address incoming customer requests to the work queue: create and release process orders to the manufacturing team.
• Determine and create the appropriately sized process orders needed to meet customer demands for non-stock requests based on customer requirements.
• Organize process order paperwork and labels into production packets prior to releasing to Lab Scheduler.
• Source missing intermediate or raw materials from other Givaudan affiliates and coordinate with the Sample Material Planner to complete the timely processing of your orders.
• Maintain the Internal "Tracking" Notes in LCMS to monitor request progress, delays, and late codes.
• Keep Customer Care and North America Sales Support informed about sample issues affecting service levels.
• Perform daily follow-up on assigned requests, including maintaining backlog, entering correct Late Order Reason Coding with updated notes, regular follow-up if orders are not progressing, and escalating issues to management when necessary.
• Participate in all safety, sanitation, and quality trainings and audits, as well as in "Lean" and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow all relevant requirements, including GMP, FSSC, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, KOSHER, and internal safety guidelines. Comply with all local and regional planning procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in planning, process orders, and customer requests, updating supervisors accordingly.
• Serve as backup to other planning functions within the sample organization.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related experience, or 1+ years with an associate degree in a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, tuition reimbursement, and a high matching 401(k).

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from talented and passionate colleagues across disciplines, regions, and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can impact our world.