Lead Expert Supply Planner - Firmenich

At Firmenich, we make it our purpose to bring progress to life – by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. We are now looking for a Lead expert supply planner to join our team at Ellingsøya in Ålesund. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and controlling the planning elements of our operations, including production- and materials planning. This role is crucial for the company for optimizing the supply chain, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning - create and manage production schedules, including coordinating materials for upcoming production
• Materials Planning - analyze forecasts, assess requirements, and manage raw materials and ingredients, considering available resources and lead times
• Inventory Control - establishing plans and schedules. Ensure adherence to internal guidelines
• Logistics Oversight: Coordinate with transport providers, suppliers, and production teams
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports including KPI tracking and financial analysis
• Identify and implement new requirements and processes as necessary to improve efficiency and adapt to new demands
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, customs regulations, and other applicable authorities regarding incoming materials

We hope you have: 

• Minimum a bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics, economics or a related field
• Experience from supply chain management or related field
• Experience or interest for the seafood industry
• Good digital skills - experience with Excel, Power BI and other digital systems
• Fluency in English and Norwegian is essential (both written and verbal)
• Proficiency in SAP ECC is an advantage
• Great communication abilities - the job requires important communication with stakeholders
• Systematic - you like to analyze and are comfortable making reports

What we Offer:

• A workplace with a collaborative atmosphere, where your contributions will be valued and respected
• Opportunities for professional development - we offer significant learning and development opportunities 
• We value flexibility and offer the possibility of working remotely on a partial basis
• We offer a competitive salary package and good working conditions to support your success and well-being

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your CV and any supporting documents here. We are looking forward to receiving your application! 

Note: We will conduct a background check for the selected candidate as part of our hiring process.