Planning and Logistics Manager-Newark, NJ. Port Newark (NJ), United States Supply Chain Management P

**Planning & Logistics Manager****Location**: Newark, NJ, USJoin Port Newark Ingredients as our next Planning & Logistics Manager and become a key driver of supply chain excellence. In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee production planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, and customer order fulfillment while partnering with S&OP teams to align operations with business goals. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, improve operational performance, and contribute to a culture focused on quality, innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction.**Your key responsibilities*** Oversee and coordinate the work activities and resources required to manufacture ingredient products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Direct and coordinate production scheduling, packaging, order fulfillment, product delivery, and distribution activities.* Coordinate scheduling and product delivery with affiliated entities and external customers. Lead production planning, allocation, and inventory control as a member of the Ingredients S&OP team.* Prepare and maintain inventory, product distribution, packaging, and logistics reports. Manage air-shipment performance and support punctual delivery against target.* Monitor incoming raw materials for compliance with prescribed quality standards. Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to product distribution. Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost-control programs with the Director of Chemical Production.* Collaborate with Production and Quality Control to resolve issues involving schedules, raw-material availability, finished-goods and raw-material quality, and sales orders.* Manage logistics operations for the Port Newark platform, including external warehouse Lead Port Newark customer-service activities and support resolution of customer non-conformances. Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources. Ensure that materials, labor, and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.**We offer*** Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen* A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do* A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability gamechangers, you’ll work on what’s next* Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership* A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.* A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.**You bring*** Bachelors degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management or equivalent preferred* Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP Preferred)* 4-year degree in Logistics / Supply Chain, Business required* 7 years prior supply chain experience with minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role* Strong communication, organizational, analytical and cross-functional skills required**The salary or hourly wage 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 range: $147,000-$167,000.****In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.** #J-18808-Ljbffr dsm-firmenich