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Human by nature
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver:
- Food innovations
- Inspired fragrances
- Beauty and wellbeing solutions
that make people look and feel good.
Try us with 17,000+ employees worldwide to explore ideas and ambitions in:
- Varied environments
- Flexible structures
- Stimulating collaboration
As an employee at Givaudan, you’ll shape our future to make a positive difference for billions.
Planning Team Lead
Join us as Planning Team Lead—leading raw material and production planning for compassing activities, optimizing end-to-end cycle times, inventory, and site productivity.
Reporting to the Planning Manager, your responsibilities include:
Strategy & Execution
- Contribute to regional Operations (D&S) plans and design local Operations/Supply Chain strategies
- Align short and long-term objectives with production and supply chain teams
- Define planning standards and enforce schedule adherence
- Manage Raw Material/Ingredients Production Team for efficient day-to-day execution
Subject Matter Expertise
- Maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing cost and service levels
- Ensure on-time service to Customer Care response
- Develop short-term material and capacity plans
- Drive performance improvement through KPI analysis and best practices
- Monitor and resolve planning issues, complaints, and order prioritization
- Manage annual budget/expense control and execute operating plans
- Balance team workload through calendar and resource alignment
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including:
- Replenishment & R&D Finance teams
- Supply Planning & Control Tower
- Logistics hubs
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People Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor Planning Compounding teams
- Build and groom a local talent pipeline
- Ensure succession planning readiness
Are you inspired?
Bring your experience, creativity, and passion to an environment where quick thinking and curiosity thrive. Join Givaudan—make an impact.
You?
This role is for: ✔ Operates in creative problem-solving environments ✔ Enjoys collaboration under self-ownership ✔ Thrives in supportive yet challenging cultures
Education & Skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations (MBA/MSc in technical fields is a plus)
- Fluency in English
- ERPs like SAP, MRP expertise
- Analytics skills (data tools like BI, BO recommended)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Minimum 7 years in manufacturing supply chain (with focus on planning, quality, or materials—including process redesign/system implementation)
- Minimum 3 years in people management
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Required Competencies
- Self-awareness
- Drive and focus on results
- Customer-obsession
- Critical decision-making ability
- Agile problem-solving
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive benefits:
- Gym memberships, commuter vouchers, and profit-sharing plans
- UK Life Assurance Plan plus private medical insurance
- Discounts via the Givaudan Discount Club
- Personal + professional growth:
- Next-level learning opportunities
- Career progression tracking
Apply now! At Givaudan, you bring unique perspectives, and your work will help enhance daily lives through delightful taste and scent experiences.
Diversity & Belonging Statement
At Givaudan, we embrace difference. Every person—regardless of background, race, gender identity, age, disability, religion, experience, or personal journey—draws from their essence to enrich the culture here.
Everyone deserves their place to love their work and grow with us. #EssenceOfYou matters.
Be part of what’s next. Join us.
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