Planning Supervisor - Intercompany Processing

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

•    Analyze demand data and determine supply strategies to meet customer needs while optimizing cost and inventory levels. Use forecast, market intelligence and economic trends to aid in decisions; issue purchase orders and monitor transactional details to ensure on-time delivery from suppliers.
•    Perform on-time shipment review, stock level maintenance, and supply chain coordination with other Symrise affiliates.
•    Coordinate with the procurement teams, commercial teams, and others to ensure suppliers conform to delivery, cost, and quality-based performance measures.
B.    ORDER FULFILLMENT
•    Review and confirm customer orders against available inventory to meet requested delivery dates. Coordinate with customer service, commercial teams, and operations teams as necessary to ensure the appropriate communication and resolution of issues.
•    Support commercial teams on the identification, disposition, and reporting of blocked stock and obsolete products and overall product life cycle evaluations.
C.    PROCESSES & SYSTEMS
•    Maintain appropriate master data information within SAP and other related systems and initiatives. 
•    Prepare and present regular supply updates to the respective business unit.  Identify and communicate supply risks to the business via regular multifunctional meetings. 
•    Work with QA/QC as well as the divisional commercial and technical teams to ensure compliance to product specifications and requirements within the procurement process
D.    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
•    Create, maintain, and optimize departmental programs, tools, and reports to ensure visibility into supply planning performance and alignment with operational priorities.
•    Strengthen departmental effectiveness by supervising Planners through structured guidance and continuous skill development.

About you

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred but ability to learn, develop and contribute will be the key parameter. High school degree or equivalent required.  Prefer a minimum of two years of material planning experience or other applicable, relatable experience
Skills & Abilities:
•    Strong written & verbal communication skills
•    Strong analytical skills; with experience within a SAP environment helpful.
•    Must be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with a variety of levels within the organization (domestic and international) and vendor community.
•    Ability to determine prioritize, plan, organize and follow through on projects.
•    Must be resourceful in attaining information and providing options to resolve open issues.
•    Must be able to make sound judgements based on varying degrees of information.
•    PC Computer skills: Word, Excel, and knowledge of automated centralized manufacturing systems(s) 

Our 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.