Sr. Supply Planner / Sr. Planner, Supply Response

5ymrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market‑ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process. About the role Position Summary The Sr. Planner, Supply Response will oversee the troubleshooting, expediting, escalation and resolution of non‑routine orders (similar to a Situation Room). Inclusive in this category are orders involving critical raw materials, revisions or reformulations, and new business or expedited commercialization. Interacting with various cross‑functional teams, this position will serve as a Planning 'Situation Room', working to resolve short‑term issues that are delaying the fulfillment of a customer order, which ideally would result in longer term efficiencies and improved order lead times. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as the link between the Production Planning and Inbound Planning teams in servicing high visibility orders requiring critical raw materials and accelerated production. Align with the Business Units on projects approaching commercialization and first production. Develop Supply strategy to meet the increased short‑term demand of select key customers. Maintain and update Master Data for the purpose of realizing efficiencies in Planning. Foster a collaborative environment to enhance cross‑functional communication and synergy among areas. Function as the link between the individual plants' Planning teams when it is necessary to expedite the production and delivery of STOs, thus increasing the speed of response to customer demand. Ensure the S&OP function is being supplied with timely and accurate demand data and, similarly, ensure the Production Planning and Inbound Planning teams are acting on information and data supplied by the S&OP team. NOTE: This position is ON-SITE in Teterboro, NJ. This position DOES NOT offer relocation. About You Knowledge and Experience Requirements High School Diploma / GED required. College education preferred. 5–7 years' experience in Production Planning and/or Production Scheduling within a manufacturing environment. Experience within food manufacturing strongly preferred. Experience and proficiency working with an ERP system is essential. Experience with SAP is preferred. Experience interacting cross‑functionally with both Supply Chain entities as well as Product Development and Procurement. Must have an in-depth knowledge of the Order-to-Payment side of the business and at least a familiarity of the general functioning of the Brief-to-Contract side of the business. Skills and Abilities Required Must speak, read, and write English proficiently. Requires excellent communication skills to effectively exchange and request information from multiple departments within the organization. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is a must. Must be a self‑motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through on projects. Must have ability to maintain confidentiality of formulas and processes. What We Offer Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well‑being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career. Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise. If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected gross hourly rate for this position is USD $75000.00 - USD $85000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr