Junior Global Supply Chain Planner

International Flavors & Fragrances Philippines, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Philippines, Inc. in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a material planner to manage daily demands from compounding plants and replenish stock on-site.

The role requires 3+ years in material planning or operations, hands-on SAP IBP (order-based planning) or similar systems, and strong analytical skills for scenario modeling and exception-based planning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material availability and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with 3+ years in material planning, supply planning, or operations
• Hands-on experience with SAP IBP or similar planning systems; ECC/S4 master data familiarity is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and ability to model scenarios and handle exception-based planning

Responsibilities

• Daily management of demands from compounding plants and replenishment of stock
• Identify and resolve raw material shortages; liaise with local coordinators and site managers to align daily planning
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives as the accountable person for fragrances planning and inventory optimization

Skills

SAP IBP

Planning systems

Analytical skills

Scenario modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP ECC/S4

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. The role is based in Manila, Philippines (onsite role). 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

Daily management of demands from compounding plants and making the purchases to replenish stock; Solve problems of raw material shortages; Liaise with the local material coordinators/ site supply chain managers to ensure a smooth and aligned dayto- day planning process; Participate in cross functional initiatives as the accountable person for fragrances planning; Optimization and continuous improvement of material availability; global inventory days; inventory write-off; and obsolete/slow moving inventory.

What Makes You The Right Fit

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Sciences or equivalent work experience. At least 3 years of experiences in material planning, supply plannings, or operations. Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP (order‑based planning/Excel add‑in) or similar advanced planning systems; SAP ECC/S4 master data familiarity preferred. Strong analytical skills; adept at scenario modeling and exception‑based planning.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experiences in a role that required a deep understanding of customer requirements. Strong communication abilities. Solution oriented mindset with ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Choose Us?

A Competitive remuneration package in accordance with the weighting of your role, your seniority and experience. An exciting career opportunity with one of the global leaders in the industry 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.