Senior Production Planner

About us:

Symrise 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.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Your role:

Act as information liaison for key departments involved in order process (Customer Service, Buyers, etc.) Communicate known or anticipated problems that will cause order delays that will adversely affect customer satisfaction.

Maintain appropriate master data information within SAP and other related computer systems, in order to ensure timely purchases of packing goods for production. Manage various key reports/ alerts in Lotus Notes database (NBA, LBA, FTPA). Monitor customer floor stock levels to ensure material availability. Produce reports requested by management. Other tasks as requested. Keep kosher production information/records for Rabbi's review. Plan and

• manage kosher campaigns and labels.

Monitor customer directed floor stock inventory levels and ensure material availability.

• Perform all duties and special projects identified by Manager
• Review incoming customer orders, forecasted demand, material availability, and production capacity to develop effective production schedules.
• Plan and schedule flavor production to support customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate production with toll manufacturers and collaborate closely with other planners to ensure alignment and communication across production plans.
• Place and expedite orders in a timely manner to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support continuous production.
• Communicate raw material requirements and shortages to Buyer Planners and coordinate the production of intermediates or substitute materials when necessary.
• Maintain and monitor material shortage logs for filling and production orders, proactively identifying and addressing potential supply constraints.

About you:

• Degree B.S. / B.A. in related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a Planning/Scheduling environment; preferably from the Flavor, Fragrance, Food Ingredients or related industries.
• APICS or NAPM (ISM) certification a plus

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.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected gross salary for this position is USD $85,000.00 - USD $105,000.00. 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.