Global Master Planner

at  International Flavors Fragrances

Job Summary
The IFF Pharma Solutions business produces and sells high-performance cellulose derivatives, alginates and related polymers used for formulations across a broad variety of applications in the Pharmaceuticals, Food, Industrial Specialties and Personal Care markets. The portfolio is a highly profitable part of the company and has shown significant value growth over the last several years. As a global leader we are always looking to add passionate and innovative members to our team.
We are now looking for a person with passion for supply chain to join our global planning team as Global Master Planner.
In this role you will be responsible for driving SIOP process to ensure clear plans and actions are taken to demand, supply, and inventory to achieve the desired outcomes for the business. You will play a critical role in the planning team and will be the direct interface for Business Team to ensure growth plans can be executed upon and business goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply capacity planning process to support sites and SIOP process
• Maintains supply network configuration within SAP. Updates as necessary to account for changing assumptions, product changes or strategic decisions.
• Create and analyzes monthly capacity plan showing planned production, projected inventories and capacity utilization.
• Develop scenarios for medium/long term horizon to support business SIOP decision process as necessary.
• Works closely with Operations to ensure the supply chain capabilities are in place to meet the needs of the business.
• Proactively identifies supply issues/constraints and works with the cross-functional team to mitigate and resolve with best outcome from customer and IFF perspective.
• Continuously refines inventory management practices (i.e. safety stock targets).
• Develop and tracks performance measurements.
• Coordinate and lead special projects as required. Projects may include analysis of new product introductions, asset utilization studies, supply chain cost optimization, process transfers and process changes.
• This position will operate within a global, team-based environment and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related fields.
• 5-7 years’ experience in operations or supply chain roles
• Analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships, influence and work effectively within a global team environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• APICS/CPF certification (or equivalent) and/or inventory management experience desirable
• Ability to travel (up to 15%)

Preferred Experience:

• SAP/APO/BW experience preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.

IFF’s Pharma Solutions division is looking for a team member to help us be the premier partner to our customers, build our future and become one IFF. The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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• Responsible for supply capacity planning process to support sites and SIOP process
• Maintains supply network configuration within SAP. Updates as necessary to account for changing assumptions, product changes or strategic decisions.
• Create and analyzes monthly capacity plan showing planned production, projected inventories and capacity utilization.
• Develop scenarios for medium/long term horizon to support business SIOP decision process as necessary.
• Works closely with Operations to ensure the supply chain capabilities are in place to meet the needs of the business.
• Proactively identifies supply issues/constraints and works with the cross-functional team to mitigate and resolve with best outcome from customer and IFF perspective.
• Continuously refines inventory management practices (i.e. safety stock targets).
• Develop and tracks performance measurements.
• Coordinate and lead special projects as required. Projects may include analysis of new product introductions, asset utilization studies, supply chain cost optimization, process transfers and process changes.
• This position will operate within a global, team-based environment and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills