Specialist II, Data Analytics

IFF; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations. The Specialist II, Data Analytics role supports the global technology organization from Chennai onsite, partnering with business and tech stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong data analysis capabilities, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic initiatives and impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science/Business or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for specialization.
• Experience aligned with responsibilities and global environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and enterprise tech knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within the domain.
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering/Data Science/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMP

Scrum

ITIL

CISSP

CISM

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? 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 (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The Specialist II, Data Analytics role supports IFF's global technology organization by delivering outcomes within data analytics. This position partners with business and technology stakeholders to drive operational excellence, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to influence decisions appropriate to its level, solve complex problems and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and operational metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within the assigned domain.
• Collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans and promote innovation through best practices.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience aligned with the responsibilities and level of the role.
• Experience working effectively in global and multicultural environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to deliver business outcomes.
• Expertise in the relevant domain, enterprise systems, and technology platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration, communication, accountability, customer focus, problem-solving, adaptability, and continuous learning mindset.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP or equivalent credentials are preferred.

How would you stand out?

• Proven success in driving transformation and business outcomes.
• Strong expertise in enterprise technologies and process optimization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in global environments.

Why Choose Us

• Global and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities.

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