Ashford Planning Team Leader

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As a Planning Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading the raw material and production planning functions for compounding activities on site, optimizing end-to-end cycle times, inventory, site productivity and in compliance with EHS requirements, in order to supply customers on time.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Vernier, with a dotted line to the Regional Supply Head your main responsibilities will be the following:

• Strategy design and execution: Provide key raw material and production planning inputs to the regional Operations (D&S) plans and participate in the design of the local Operations and Supply Chain Planning strategies as well as definition of related objectives based on input provided by other site functions; Oversee the design and execution of tactical and operational plans at site level to meet local Operations objectives; Agree planning standards and levels with production mid to long-term and enforce schedule adherence; Lead a team of Raw Material or Ingredients Production and ensure efficient execution of the day-to-day Planning operations on site.
• Subject matter expertise: Maintain an optimal level of inventory and write-offs that meets supply chain service level and cost objectives; Control that response to Customer Care is made on time; Oversee the development of short term material supply and capacity plans; Analyze planning performance and improve the KPI’s by using best practices; Monitor, track and define actions to improve or maintain site planning performance indicators; Act as escalation point for resolution of problems, complaints and order prioritization issues; Develop annual budget and expense control, and execute the annual operating plan accordingly; Monitor workload and calendars to maintain the balance within the team; Work closely with all relevant stakeholders in the division and in the GBS, namely Replenishment and R&F teams, Supply Planning team, Control Tower, Logistics hub.
• People management: Lead, manage and develop the Planning Compounding teams, also developing an effective local talent pipeline and solid succession planning.

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world!

Educational Background & Specific Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline;
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a Technical field is preferred;
• Fluent in English / French;
• APICS Certification desired;
• ERP/MRP expertise;
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP, BI, BO);
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools;
• Min. 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain planning, quality and/or materials management, including exposure to business process redesign and systems implementations;
• Min. 3 years of experience in people management.

Required Competencies:

• Self-knowledge;
• Drive for result;
• Customer focus;
• Decision quality;
• Learning on the fly.

Benefits You Will Love:

• Attractive package with benefits, including a profit sharing plan.
• Pension scheme, private medical insurance.
• UK Life Assurance Plan.
• Givaudan Discount Club.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.

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.