Specialist - Supply Chain

International Flavours & Fragrances India Private Limited; Gollavaripalem; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, with a role based in Sricity, India. This agile position focuses on ensuring uninterrupted material availability and proactive risk management across cross-functional teams to strengthen supply chain resilience.

You will drive shortages recovery, optimize inventory, and coordinate with procurement, sourcing and technical teams to improve cost competitiveness and write-offs.

Qualifications

• Strong 1-3 years experience in material planning, risk management and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex material-management activities in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience in shortage recovery, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, cost drivers, and POV management.
• Ability to work closely with technical, commercial, procurement and planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous availability of critical raw materials by proactively monitoring supply risks.
• Lead recovery from material shortages, minimizing production downtime through coordination with planners, procurement and suppliers.
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers to enhance supply security and cost competitiveness.
• Drive material cost control initiatives and improve cost accuracy across operations.
• Lead and deliver local, regional, or global projects to improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Material planning

Risk management

Supply chain operations

Supplier coordination

POV management

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company. The role is based in Sricity, India (Agile role) . Be part of a solution oriented and advanced team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The role ensures uninterrupted material availability through proactive planning, early risk identification, and effective shortage recovery. It independently manages complex material‑management activities, supports sourcing and technical teams, drives cost and POV reduction initiatives, and leads cross‑functional projects across Commercial, IC&D, and Operations to strengthen supply chain resilience and performance. Where You’ll Make a Difference Ensure continuous availability of critical raw materials by proactively monitoring supply risks and implementing preventive actions. Lead recovery from material shortages, minimizing production downtime through effective coordination with planners, procurement, and suppliers. Support sourcing and technical teams by identifying alternative materials and suppliers to enhance supply security and cost competitiveness. Drive material cost control initiatives, reducing POV and improving cost accuracy across operations. Optimize inventory by proactively managing slow‑moving and obsolete materials, reducing write‑offs and working capital impact. Lead and deliver local, regional, or global projects that improve supply chain performance and operational resilience. Enhance end‑to‑end supply chain processes through continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration. Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for controlled materials and SOX requirements.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong 1-3 Years experience in material planning, risk management, and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex material‑management activities in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands‑on experience in shortage recovery, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, cost drivers, and POV management.
• Ability to work closely with technical, commercial, procurement, and planning teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of on‑time delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Solid understanding of compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

How Would You Stand Out

• A proactive, data‑driven approach to identifying supply risks before they impact operations.
• Ability to balance cost, service, and inventory objectives while supporting business growth.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence across functions and regions.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset, consistently identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• High ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate independently and lead change.

Why Choose Us

Make a direct impact on supply continuity, cost efficiency, and operational resilience. Work with cross‑functional and global teams on high‑impact initiatives. Grow in a fast‑paced environment that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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.