Planning Manager

Givaudan

gaspésie–îles-de- a madeleine, qc, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

You will lead a team of five overseeing Production Planning and Raw Material Planning for two Swiss manufacturing sites specialized in fruit and vegetable powders.

The role is based in Avignon, France.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing planning team through effective performance management, talent growth, and succession strategies.
  • Drive production and supply planning aligned with service, inventory (MTO/MTS/MTF), and capacity objectives.
  • Optimize inventory levels through proactive monitoring, SLOB analysis, and timely corrective actions.
  • Act as the primary Supply Chain contact for the site, managing escalations and critical supply constraints.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration to enhance service performance and operational efficiency.
  • Co‑lead initiatives with Production to achieve cost reduction and process improvement (batch optimization, cycle time reduction).
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