Raw Material Planner

Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
The Raw Material Planner is responsible to ensure timely supply of materials to the region for uninterrupted production processing and servicing customers at a best-in-class level for Global, multi-site or a complex single site.
The role is based in Grasse . Be part of a team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs
Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues
Monitor movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution
Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory
Solve problems of raw material shortages;
Liaise with the local material coordinators/ site supply chain managers to ensure a smooth and aligned day-to-day planning process;
Optimization and continuous improvement of material availability; global inventory days; inventory write-off; and obsolete/slow moving inventory.
Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of supply chain
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related fields.
5-10 years experience in operational planning or a similar role
Knowledge of MS Office tools (specially Excel)
Excellent business English communication skills
Effective communication skills
Analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations
Accountability
Continuous improvement attitude
How Would You Stand Out?
SAP, APO, MRP training on functional areas of expertise
APICS Module I (Basics of Supply Chain Management) training
Why Choose Us?
International environment
Professional grow opportunities
Learning Programs
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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IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion
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