Job Description

Job Title: Planner, Material Planning, Taste

City, Country: Midrand, South Africa



Join our team to drive material planning excellence! In this role, you'll manage planning and replenishment of procured materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth operations and timely delivery to our valued customers.

Your key responsibilities

Execute daily planning and procurement activities to support order fulfillment, cost optimization, and maintain an efficient material planning process. Coordinate with manufacturing facilities and suppliers to guarantee on-time production and delivery. Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet objectives and minimize slow-moving or obsolete stock. Investigate and resolve suppliers' non-conformances issues (SNC) in collaboration with QA, COE, and suppliers Apply and optimize planning parameters to improve efficiency and suggest adjustments when needed. Maintain accurate product master data in SAP, including lead times for planning, production, and transportation.

We offer

A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well. A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do Flexibility in working hours A dynamic working environment Competitive benefits

You bring

Engineering bachelor's degree, Supply Chain, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Equivalent. 3-5 years' experience managing procurement planning area, following suppliers' performance and being responsible for the available raw materials at consumption point. Detailed understanding of Materials Replenishment Planning and Inventory management. Proficiency in Excel. Strong sense of accountability - you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters. Resilience and the ability to stay focused in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.


Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.



From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.



And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.



Because real progress only happens when we

go beyond, together.

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 interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.



We welcome candidates from all backgrounds -- no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.



And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.