Global S&OP Senior Manager

Job title \- Global S&OP Senior Manager (81627) Location – Barcelona, Spain As a Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Senior Manager you will play a vital role in our Planning community in the Perfumery division, ensuring the right planning processes are in place and building strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization. You will lead the end-to-end S&OP process, drive cross-functional alignment, and support strategic decision-making to enhance supply chain performance and business outcomes. With a flexible work environment, a commitment to learning and growth, and a culture that values safety and inclusivity, this is your opportunity to contribute to a better future while utilizing your technical skills and cross-functional abilities. Your key responsibilities * Deliver a competitive and symmetrical service, lead time, inventory, cost and category targets. * Lead global materials PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and global demand for core materials categories (Naturals or ING) contracts and upstream creation, SC & supplier alignment. * Lead end-to-end Materials S&OP processes cross functionally to develop alignment and surge capabilities ensuring alignment between creation, supplier, procurement, Ingredients and finance teams. * Lead Global Raw material councils to outline requirements, anticipatory stocks, capabilities and issues for executive teams and key stakeholders, supporting decision-making and strategic alignment * Directly orchestrate Material constraint management globally and regionally hand in hand with category Purchasing, IBP (Integrated Business Planning), Supply Chain Operations and business stakeholders, proactively identifying risks and mitigation opportunities. * Develop and implement strategies to improve material forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias. Incl relevant measures. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, BU creation, procurement, Supply chain, manufacturing, strategy GSC, GOE, BU SC and region to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as supplier disruptions, among others. * Enable and provide the category Materials BU consensus Strategy global and regionally. Ensure the BU consensus Strategy is organically cascaded across company and empowered from execution. * Working in partnership with creation, purchasing, quality, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), SC and commercial stakeholders globally and regional commercial stakeholders through regional SC team, driving alignment and influencing outcomes across functions. We offer * The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose. * A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome. * A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset. * A community of experienced professionals that will support you along your learning path and challenge you to realize your potential. * Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. You bring * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics or similar discipline. * 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or related disciplines within a complex manufacturing environment. * Proven experience leading or facilitating end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and driving cross-functional alignment. * Fluent in English, any other language is a plus. * Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive outcomes and gain alignment without direct authority. * Strong work ethics, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. * Ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional environment. * Strong knowledge of SAP (R3/APO), Kinaxis Rapid Response is a plus. * APICS CPIM or CSCP certified is a plus. * Good Microsoft Office skills. 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.