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## Associate Director, End-to-end Supply Chain - Shelton, CTShelton (CT), United States At i-Health, consumers and brands are at the heart of all we do. We are on a mission to unlock self-care for overlooked and unspoken health needs. As leaders in our respective categories of Microbiome (Culturelle Probiotics, Lacteol Postbiotics) and Women’s Health (AZO intimate health and Estroven menopause solutions), we strive to be the thought leaders and change makers, carrying the responsibility to shape the future of our categories and bring inspired, approachable science-backed solutions to our core audience of women and families.

You are a builder, a storyteller, and a change-maker—ready to lead with ambition, act with agility, and deliver with excellence.
** Intrigued
* *** Key responsibilities
*** Own and lead the demand and supply planning processes, ensuring alignment between forecast, inventory, CMO capacity, and customer service objectives.
* Drive cross‑functional collaboration through SIOP cycles, including preparation of executive‑level materials and scenario modeling.
* Lead, coach, and develop a team
* Drive a mindset of CPG ways of working across the Demand/Supply team, with a passion for excellence in customer and brand performance.
* Establish performance goals, KPIs, and accountability for planners, including service levels, inventory turns, and plan adherence.  Ensure best‑in‑class planning standards, tools, and processes are consistently followed.
* Build succession plans and strengthen organizational capability through training and process standardization.
* Support the Sales, Sales Planning and Brand teams in the execution of Indirect contracts and purchase orders. Provide oversight of spend and contract updates.  Partner with Finance, Legal, and functional leaders to ensure compliance, governance, and budget alignment.
* The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $180,800-$190,000.
*** We bring
*** A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
* A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
* An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
* Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
* A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
* A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
** You bring
*** Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, or related supply chain roles in a fast-paced CGP retail and e-commerce environment required
* Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including managing Buyer/Planner teams
* Strong knowledge of SIOP, inventory management, and supply chain planning principles.  Experience managing indirect sourcing.  Proficiency with ERP systems and planning tools.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong collaborator across the organization with a passion for the Brand and customer excellence.
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field required
** Our recruitment process
**** March 1, 2026.
**** Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
** At 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 – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse…