- Location
- Manila (Warehouse), Philippines
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- 2 weeks ago
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role is based in Manila, Philippines (onsite). Be part of an agile, collaborative, and strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Ensure global Six Sigma raw material availability to meet 98% on-time customer delivery through operational buying, vendor management, and process improvement.
- Manage daily demand from six manufacturing plants in GA region, including purchasing, stock replenishment, and monitoring inbound deliveries.
- Resolve raw material shortages promptly to maintain production continuity.
- Collaborate with local supply chain planners and site managers to align day-to-day planning processes.
- Partner with procurement and vendors to enhance delivery schedules and implement mutual process improvements.
- Optimize raw material availability and global inventory metrics, including inventory days, write-offs, and management of obsolete or slow-moving stock.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency and reduce operational risks.
- Act as the accountable representative for Taste raw material planning in cross-functional projects.
- Monitor and report KPIs related to material availability, vendor performance, and inventory health.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in planning and/or operational buying within a supply chain environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP systems and related applications for managing demand, supply, and material flow (e.g., SAP MRP).
- Proven ability to manage expectations and collaborate effectively in an international environment with geographically dispersed stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, both written and spoken.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Solutions-driven and thrives under pressure.
- Experience in similar field with deep understanding of customer’s requirements.
Why Choose Us?
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage to support your well being
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development 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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more