Supply Chain Associate Manager, Health Nutrition & Care

Job title - Supply Chain Associate Manager, Health Nutrition & Care (82618)

Location – Buk, Poland

Supply Chain Associate Manager manages all supply chain operations on Buk site including finish goods production planning and order management. Oversees employees to ensure accurate and timely deliveries finish goods to customers. Manages inventory and maximize manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a local Supply Chain team of 4 direct reports, translating business strategy into clear objectives, priorities, and performance goals.
• Drive supply chain performance through ownership of key financial metrics, including sales impact, inventory management, and transportation costs.
• Implement and execute regional supply chain strategies, policies, and best practices within the local organization.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and operational excellence by delivering reliable order management and finished goods availability.
• Own and monitor local Supply Chain KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Optimize production output through effective production planning, sequencing, cleaning cycle management, and inventory balancing.
• Serve as the primary local and regional contact for supply chain-related matters, coordinating activities across functions and regions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance service levels, streamline operations, and drive supply chain optimization.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve collaboration and operational performance.
• Collaborate closely with site functions (Production, QA/QC, Warehousing, SHE) and regional teams (Procurement, Customer Care, Sales, Master Data, and Supply Chain) to ensure compliance and effective end-to-end supply chain management.

We offer:

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• A collaborative environment where you will work closely with Production, Quality, Warehousing, and regional and global Premix teams.
• Exposure to a broad supply chain network and the opportunity to contribute to EMEA-wide operational excellence initiatives.

You Bring:

• Master’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics, including at least 1 year in a leadership or similar managerial role.
• Experience working in a matrix organization within an international business environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, operations, production planning, and inventory management.
• Proven people management and team development capabilities.
• Fluency in Polish and English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High learning agility, open-minded approach, and ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

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.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

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.

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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.