Global Supply Planner

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Global Supply Planner - Budapest (Hungary) - Your future position?

Overall mission:

Oversee the global flow of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products between manufacturing sites within the Givaudan network. Ensuring service for customers and affiliates while optimizing inventory levels, and supply chain costs. Contribute to the achievement of Supply Planning performance and quality standards as defined in relevant service level agreements. Be the main contact for the Global Ingredients Supply Network, the Functional Supply and Procurement Heads and Solution Excellence concerning defined processes.

You will be based in Budapest and report to the Planning Manager EMEA.

You will:

• Manage the end-to-end supply planning horizon, orchestrating everything from immediate ad hoc global inventory allocations to long-term strategic decisions across global regions
• Identify global material and capacity constraints; develop tactical options to mitigate risks and protect service levels
• Support global formula change projects and business continuity plan (BCP) creations. Coordinate shipment planning for critical supplies
• Provide specialized, professional support for daily operations within the Global Strategic and under risk materials portfolios
• Guide monthly inventory management cycles by updating, auditing, and optimizing planning parameters and lead time settings
• Initiate and oversee inventory re-balancing and stock transfers across Givaudan's 70+ global sites to maximize network utilization
• Manage global ordering lot sizes, improve inbound supply patterns, and evaluate strategic stock-holding requests for raw materials
• Monitor global inventory health by identifying slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) batches, reviewing status, and facilitating necessary stock movements to prevent write-offs
• Analyze and assess the end-to-end global supply chain impact of demand shifts to maintain network inventory control
• Promote end-to-end process simplification through the Continuous Improvement program by initiating and leading Six Sigma projects

You:

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Business fluency in English (written and verbal form)
• Min. 3 years of experience in Supply Planning
• Experience with SAP PP/MM modules

Our Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance
• Monthly cafeteria plan
• Home office with 1-2 days in the office
• Travel reimbursement when commuting from outside the Budapest urban area
• Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
• Recognition and referral programs
• Career development opportunities
• Team buildings and company events
• Learning programs to develop your soft and hard skills

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.