Lead Expert, Supply Planning, PE
Job Title: Supply Planning Lead
City, Country: Shanghai, China
We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Supply Planning professional to join our growing Supply Chain team. In this role, you will ensure the timely availability of materials to support production while optimizing inventory levels across the plant. You will collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, and production teams, playing a key role in enabling a smooth and efficient end-to-end supply process. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment and shape how planning excellence is delivered.
Your key responsibilities
- Run daily MRP processes to determine material requirements based on forecasts, bills of materials, and inventory levels
- Monitor and optimize inventory to reduce excess and obsolete stock while maintaining healthy turnover
- Create and manage purchase requisitions and follow up with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery
- Partner with production planning and demand planning teams to align supply with production schedules and forecast changes
- Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues to avoid production disruptions
- Maintain accurate master data in ERP systems, including lead times, safety stock, and order parameters
We offer
- A unique opportunity to take part in building and stabilizing a new manufacturing setup from the ground up
- Diverse career opportunities across health, nutrition, and beauty, with support to grow in your chosen path
- A science-driven and innovative environment where you can work on future-focused solutions
- Strong focus on personal and professional development to help you grow your expertise and leadership
- A collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and shared success are valued
- An inclusive environment where your voice is heard and your contributions make a difference
You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience in supply or material planning within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and strong Excel skills for data analysis
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Fluency in English; additional certifications or experience in continuous improvement methodologies are a plus
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.
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.
Our application process
After you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile and get in touch if your experience matches the role. Selected candidates will be invited to a series of interviews with the hiring team. We aim to keep the process transparent and engaging, and we encourage you to ask questions along the way.
After you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile and get in touch if your experience matches the role. Selected candidates will be invited to a series of interviews with the hiring team. We aim to keep the process transparent and engaging, and we encourage you to ask questions along the way.
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.
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.
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.