Job Description

Job Title: Materials Planning Manager COL & MEX

City: Toluca, Mexico

As a Materials Planning Manager COL & MEX you will be responsible for lead a high-impact Materials Planning organization across Mexico and Colombia. Drive material availability, inventory optimization, and supply continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Partner with cross-functional leaders to solve complex supply chain challenges. Develop talent, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future of our operations.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Materials Planning team across Mexico and Colombia, ensuring alignment with business objectives and service level targets.
• Ensure material availability to support production while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
• Support S&OE and supply planning execution through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, and Commercial teams.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing contingency plans to minimize disruptions to operations and customers.
• Monitor and improve planning KPIs, including inventory, service level, material shortages, and forecast adherence.
• Standardize planning processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives across both sites.

You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain leadership roles for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage or Cosmetic industry.
• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment, preferably across multiple sites.
• Fluent English required.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools is highly desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex supply scenarios.

We Bring

• Hybrid Work model as a part of inclusive benefits package such as generous parental leave
• Entry to exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.
• Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.
• Work in a global and intercultural environment.

How to apply

Interested in this job? Apply online by submitting your resume through our career portal. Generally, the procedure will be in line with the application process described on the dsm-firmenich careers website. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications through the career portal.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com