Production & Packaging Planner

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Production & Raw Material Planner acts as the link between sales demand, purchasing, and the factory floor.   They support production continuity and customer service by ensuring raw material availability, and building efficient production schedules.

We count on you for:

• Issue and follow up purchase orders for assigned raw materials or packaging items, to ensure on-time delivery, aligned with production requirements and inventory targets


• Build and maintain forecasts for key raw materials, and align with Procurement on sourcing decisions


• Execute stock transfer orders for intermediates produced in other sites


• Track incoming shipments and anticipate shortages, coordinating mitigation actions with Suppliers, Procurement and Operations


• Build, update and manage 1 to 3 months rolling production schedules and process orders, balancing at best customer or internal demand with efficient use of asset capacity and inventory targets.


• Maintain the schedule aligned with business requirements and industrial capability to ensure we meet customer expectations, and work closely with operations, logistics, and colleagues in planning to adjust for changes. 


• Own routine reporting, tracking of KPI’s, monitoring of  SMOG inventory, within assigned scope


• Own accuracy of MRP and planning parameters in ERP system and Planning tool.


• Extend knowledge outside of own scope in order to provide back up within the Planning group


• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders (Logistics, Quality, Product Management, Procurement, Suppliers, etc.) to ensure reliable execution and continuous improvement.

You can count on us for:

• A varied role in a dynamic Supply Chain environment


• Strong onboarding and support to help you get up to speed quickly


• A collaborative workplace that encourages initiative and continuous improvement

You will bring:

• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain/planning in a manufacturing environment, or in manufacturing operations


• Understanding of Global Supply Chain and Business processes


• A strong Business acumen, with ability to quickly absorb information and make sound decisions under pressure


• Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment


• Detail and process-oriented execution and follow-through


• Cross-functional communication and influencing skills


• Knowledge of SAP, Excel, Kinaxis (a plus)

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $80,800 to $101,000.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.


• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations


• Training platform for all employees


• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.


• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.


• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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