Production Planning Assistant

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 € 4.7 billion in the 2023 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.

Your role Position Summary:

To support the Production Planning Department with daily functions working with Rabbi weekly, putting production batches together along with working with Production. In addition, to be the point person/planner for small pack scheduling along with the bulk.

Essential Functions:

A. Put together Production Batches after Planning releases deliver to Production.15%

B. Work with Planners on Kosher batches and release and sit with Rabbi for kosher stamping. 15%

C. Plan bulk and small pack and confirm customer orders. Liaise with the Production team on small pack schedule and Customer Service-15%

D. Update notes in process orders and customer orders on raw material estimated time of arrivals. Work with planning on confirmation dates and help to confirm customer orders based upon estimated time of arrivals.10%

E. Ensure the Master Data is updated accordingly based upon MOQ's/Rounding Value's and other MRP data. 10%

F. Monitor Inventory Level and Order Packaging for use in Plant Operations. 10%

G. Work with other Planners to be trained as backup and to help out with Production Planning. 10%

H. Serve as back-up to process Goods Issue transactions. 5%

I. Other duties required. 10%

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
· High school diploma or Associates Degree.
· Current working knowledge and use of SAP
· Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an Operations environment; preferably from the Flavor, Fragrance, Food Ingredients related industries.
· APICS or NAPM (ISM) certification a plus

Skills & Abilities:
· Fluent in spoken and written English
· Strong aptitude in working with numbers within an MRP materials management environment.
· Must be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with a variety of levels within the organization 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 analytical and objective with the ability to make sound judgements based on varying degrees of information.
· PC Computer skills: Word, Excel, SAP and knowledge of automated centralized manufacturing systems(s) essential.

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.