Givaudan Careers STO Planning Lead

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Join us as our next Planning Lead. Reporting to our Operations Director. You will be responsible for material requirements planning (MRP) activities for a major customer account. This includes raw materials ordering and inventory, and production planning and scheduling. The goal is to secure that we manufacture and supply products on time to customers following defined quality standards and operative KPIs, such as PIR/golden rules/best practices, SLOB.

Location: Mt Olive, NJ

Salary expectation based on technical experience $86,000.00 - 110,000.00

In this exciting role you will work with:

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  Enter and maintain material requirements data in MRP/SAP system(s); test and validate system configuration whenever updated/changed.

  
  


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  Identify and implement opportunities for improvement regarding supply planning and service to customers.

  
  


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  Issue and distribute status reports (e.g. COOISPI schedule, OTS, past due purchase orders).

  
  


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  Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene.

  
  


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  Identify risks and constraints (capacity, material availability, logistics) and lead mitigation actions to protect service levels and business continuity.

  
  


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  Establish and standardize processes in a developing function, taking ownership of building and shaping the role within the site, driving structure, governance, and best practices.

  
  


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  Mentor and enhance planning capabilities within the organization, setting standards, coaching team members, and promoting knowledge-sharing across the network.

  
  


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  Create and manage Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) from the receiving plant with material demand and priorities.

  
  


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  Ensure accuracy of STO data including quantities, delivery dates, plant information, and material specifications.

  
  


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  Plan and schedule sample requirements using STO processes to ensure timely availability for laboratory testing and evaluation.

  
  


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  Align sample demand with our priorities such as quality validation, new product trials, or customer requirements.

  
  


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  Track sample status end-to-end and provide visibility to stakeholders on availability and timelines.

  
  


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  Coordinate with production teams to ensure you repack, prepare, and ship samples according to required timelines.

  
  


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  Communicate clear priorities and deadlines to production to avoid delays in sample readiness

  
  


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  Anticipate capacity constraints and adjust plans to mitigate risks to sampling schedules.

  
  

Technical Skills

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  ERP/MRP expertise.

  
  


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  Affinity to systems and analytical tools (SAP, BI, BO).

  
  


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  Microsoft Office Suite expertise.

  
  


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  Manage strategy vs. execution

  
  

   

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Vocational diploma in Logistics.

  
  


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  Minimum 7 years of experience in the area of materials management and planning.

  
  


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  Experience with Stock Transfer Order (STO) processes and inventory planning (SAP or similar ERP systems

  
  


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  Ability to manage material movements across plants.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple STOs and sample requirements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.

  
  

   

  
  

Additional Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Foreign Trade or others

  
  


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  APICS certification

  
  

What We Can Offer You:

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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.