Associate Manager Biz Planning Ops - IMA

Job role-Associate Manager Biz Planning Ops \u2013 IMA\n\nLocation: Mumbai \n \n\n\nAt dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you don\u2019t have to choose between taste, texture, or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients, expertise, and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious, the nutritious, and the sustainable.\n\nIn this role you will act as IBP / S\u0026OP Manager for the IMA region who thrives in complexity, takes ownership, and brings clarity and structure to fast\u2011moving environments. \n\nAt dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity \u0026 Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers \u0026 Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated\n\nYour Key Responsibilities\n\n * Lead the end-to-end monthly IBP / S\u0026OP cycle for IMA, ensuring strong alignment across Demand, Supply, and Finance to deliver one integrated business plan.\n * Translate commercial demand into feasible supply and capacity plans, balancing manufacturing capabilities, material availability, and service targets.\n * Act as the central planning interface for manufacturing sites, supporting production scheduling, inventory optimization, and overall service performance.\n * Ensure IBP plans align with Budget, RAF, and business outlook, enabling data-driven leadership decisions and business transparency.\n * Identify and mitigate demand, supply, and operational risks proactively, while supporting supply chain readiness for product launches, transitions, and process transfers.\n * Drive S\u0026OP process maturity and planning discipline, providing visibility on OTIF, inventory exposure, lead times, and maintaining strong governance in Kinaxis / SAP IBP systems.\n\n\n\nWe Bring \n\n * A global, diverse, and inclusive working environment.\n * Opportunities to grow in a highly dynamic and multicultural organization.\n * A fair, competitive, and market-aligned compensation package.\n\n\n\nYou Bring\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business; MBA or certifications such as APICS / IBP are preferred but not mandatory.\n * 5\u20138 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, S\u0026OP, IBP, or Operations Planning within manufacturing or supply-driven environments.\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data and drive structured, execution-focused decisions.\n * Advanced proficiency in Excel and solid knowledge of SAP R3/APO and Power BI, with familiarity in planning tools such as Kinaxis or SAP IBP preferred.\n * Strong understanding of manufacturing realities, lead times, and supply constraints, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and frequent operational changes.\n * Confident communicator experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders from shop floor teams to senior leadership.\n\n\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich: \n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 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 \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s 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\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re 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\u2019re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. \n\nOur application process:\n\nInterested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).For further information, please contact Kanika Maloo, Talent Acquisition Partner ([email protected]). \n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:\n\nAt 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 \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.\n\nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 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\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n\nAgency statement\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n