DTS Business Planning Solution owner

International Flavours & Fragrances India Private Limited; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

IFF India in Chennai is seeking a senior Manufacturing IT leader to own the manufacturing IT strategy and portfolio, aligning business requirements with technology solutions across the organization.

You will drive portfolio governance and roadmap execution, lead a cross-cultural, globally dispersed team, and deliver programs on time and within budget while integrating SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, and SAP S/4HANA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT or supply chain experience in deployments.
• Deep knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and enterprise applications.
• Experience integrating ERP solutions, including SAP QM, SAP EWM, and SAP SD.
• Proven experience in project portfolio governance and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, including remote and multicultural environments.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and travel-ready.

Responsibilities

• Own the Manufacturing IT strategy and portfolio.
• Drive governance and roadmap execution for Manufacturing IT initiatives.
• Lead a cross-cultural, globally dispersed team through PMO governance.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of manufacturing programs.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into scalable capabilities.
• Deploy SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, and SAP S/4HANA to enable operational excellence.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

IT governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP SCM/APO

SAP S/4HANA

ERP integration

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet? IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions. The role is based in Chennai, India. Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Own the Manufacturing IT strategy and overall Manufacturing portfolio, ensuring alignment of business requirements with technology solutions across the organization. Drive portfolio governance and strategic roadmap execution for Manufacturing IT initiatives, aligning priorities across multiple business functions. Lead and manage a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team of domain experts and project managers through robust PMO governance practices. Oversee the successful delivery of Manufacturing programs and projects, ensuring execution within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Manage a portfolio of prioritized planning initiatives, coordinating resources and activities to achieve business objectives. Partner with business units and corporate functions to identify opportunities, define goals, and translate requirements into scalable technology solutions. Program and project manage strategic planning initiatives, driving end-to-end implementation and business value realization. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deploy capabilities across platforms including SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, and SAP S/4HANA. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Order Fulfillment, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of business planning and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern supply chain processes, planning methodologies, and manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT and/or Supply Chain Management, including the deployment of business planning and manufacturing systems and processes.
• Deep knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, SAP S/4HANA, and other planning solutions, with the ability to apply these technologies to business requirements.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and enterprise application landscapes.
• Experience integrating ERP solutions, including SAP QM, SAP EWM, and SAP SD, to support end-to-end business processes.
• Proven experience in project portfolio management, including governance, prioritization, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams, including remote and multicultural environments.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, drive outcomes, and travel as required to support business needs.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Deep expertise in Manufacturing IT, Supply Chain Planning, and SAP solutions (IBP, APO, S/4HANA).
• Proven success leading global transformation programs and cross-cultural remote teams.
• Strong ability to align business strategy with technology solutions, delivering results on time and within budget.

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a global organization that values innovation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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. At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.