Raw Material​/Finished Goods 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.

A Raw Materials / Finished Goods Planner (gn).

• Own the short- and mid-term planning and coordination of production, demand, and inventory schedules for designated machines and materials (including raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods).
• Develop, optimize, and communicate production schedules to maximize machine and material utilization, considering capacity, material availability, and business requirements.
• Monitor and manage material availability, including inventory control, analysis of stock levels, and implementation of actions to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Process MRP messages, coordinate purchase orders and priorities, and communicate material needs to both internal and external suppliers.
• Serve as a key liaison, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (such as Sales, Logistics, Production, and Procurement) and participating in site-wide planning processes (e.g., S&OP).
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives to optimize costs, processes, and product quality, including risk analysis and development of recommendations.
• Support the qualification of new raw materials and suppliers, assist in resolving supplier issues, and elevate concerns to the global procurement team as needed.

• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in planning, along with a background in supply chain, a degree in Supply Chain Management, or APICS certification.
• Experience with SAP in a planning or purchasing role is a strong advantage.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to quickly absorb information and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A consistent, proactive approach, high energy, and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• The capability to understand Syensqo’s manufacturing processes and their interdependencies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Additional local benefits

• 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.