At dsm firmenich, our Global Supply Chain HNC team plays a critical role in bringing science driven innovations in Health, Nutrition & Care to millions of people worldwide. The Senior Director Global Supply Chain for HMO, Lipids and New Nutritional Ingredients leads a truly end to end, global supply chain in a fast growing and highly innovative market. This role offers the opportunity to shape scalable, resilient supply solutions that keep pace with accelerating demand and breakthrough science. Reporting to the Vice President Global Supply Chain, the position carries full accountability for customer delivery, cost, and cash performance, with significant influence on business outcomes. Joining this team means leading at scale, working with world class experts, and making a tangible impact on sustainable growth and human health.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the end to end global supply chain for the HMO category, planning a network with suppliers, our factory in Denmark and several tollers, distribution, and customer delivery, with accountability for customer delivery, cost, and cash.
- Drive customer delivery excellence across the supply chain, with a strong focus on OTIF, forecast accuracy, and service reliability in a fast growing and complex global environment.
- Own and improve cost efficiency and cash performance, including logistics cost optimization and inventory management, while supporting scalable growth.
- Act as a senior sparring partner to Product Management, Commercial Management, Operations, and Regional (Supply Chain) leaders to align supply chain decisions with business priorities.
- Shape and implement the category based operating model, progressively increasing end to end accountability and reducing complexity, handovers, and decision latency.
- Build and communicate strategic, tactical, and operational supply chain plans and performance to executive leadership, while driving (digital) transformation and capability development.
WE BRING
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
- Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
- A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
- A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
YOU BRING
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
- 8+ years of global supply chain leadership experience, preferably in complex, multinational manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience leading end to end supply chains, with exposure to manufacturing and/or logistics operations.
- Strong expertise in S&OP / IBP, supply planning, and inventory optimization at scale.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results across cost, cash, and customer delivery KPIs in high growth and high complexity environments.
- Experience in operating effectively in matrix, global, and multicultural organizations, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with credibility at executive level and across commercial, operational, and regional teams.
- A hands on, resilient leader who combines strategic thinking with pragmatic execution and thrives in transformation and change contexts.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal, latest by the 19th of August 2026. Due to data privacy reasons, we do not handle any applications sent by email. Please be so kind to use the link provided.
Pre-employment screenings are part of our recruitment process. You will be informed during the process what is expected of you.
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.
