Buyer Planner (Supply Chain Manager)

About ofi 

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us.  We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.  

Food & Beverage Solutions

We have launched a new platform called Food and Beverage solutions, part of our ingredients and solutions reporting unit. This platform consolidates our current category solutions capabilities and innovation infrastructure. We support customers in developing new consumer concepts and application solutions at our four customer solution centers in Amsterdam, Bangalore, Chicago, and Singapore.  Food and Beverage solutions leverages the strengths of our five product platforms, including their global and sustainable supply chain capabilities, a complementary portfolio of high-quality food and ingredients, and extensive ingredient expertise. This enables us to address a diverse range of customer requirements in the rapidly evolving Food and Beverage industry. Built on deep consumer, category, and application understanding, we are enhancing our application and R&D capabilities to provide an end-to-end integrated customer experience. This opens up more on-trend and inspired product ideation opportunities. Together, we can co-create product innovations that delight consumers and make your ambitions a reality.   

Position Responsibilities:

Demand Planning:​

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to forecast future demand for food ingredients.​
• Develop and implement demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts.​
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand demand fluctuations and adjust planning accordingly.​

Purchasing:​

• Identify and source reliable suppliers of food ingredients, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.​
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.​
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve disputes, and monitor supplier performance.​

Inventory Management:​

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock of food ingredients to meet production needs. ​
• Coordinate with logistics team to ensure timely delivery of ingredients.​

Experience & Qualification

• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and purchasing within the food ingredients industry.​
• Strong background in FMCG operations is highly preferred.​
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.​
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.​
• Proficiency in using SAP systems and other relevant software.​
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.​
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You will be part of our F&B Solutions business line. To find out more this business, please visit: F&B Solutions, APAC

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.