Raw Material Planner

IFF; Grasse; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is seeking a Raw Material Planner based in Grasse. This role involves ensuring timely supply of materials for uninterrupted production, requiring 5-10 years of operational planning experience and a Bachelor’s degree. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable innovations and professional growth opportunities.

Prestations

Professional growth opportunities

Learning Programs

International environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in operational planning or a similar role.
• Excellent business English communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Responsabilités

• Plan short- and long-term supply and demand.
• Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders.
• Monitor movement of materials through supply chain.

Connaissances

Operational planning

MS Office tools

Business English communication

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields

Outils

SAP

Excel

Description du poste

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 growth 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 performance. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status and 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.