Planning and Logistics Manager-Newark, NJ.

Planning & Logistics Manager

Location: Newark, NJ, US

Join 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.

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.