Regional Supply Chain Planner

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a Regional Supply Chain Planner in Manila, Philippines, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The role focuses on planning materials, coordinating replenishments, and monitoring inbound deliveries to ensure reliable supply for manufacturing and customers. You will work with procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams, leverage ERP/MRP tools (SAP preferred), and drive improvements to balance service levels with inventory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related fields.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.
• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, inventory management, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, logistics, or analytics.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for business results.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with ERP/MRP systems. SAP experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable raw material availability while balancing service, inventory, and working capital objectives.
• Support manufacturing by planning material supply, managing replenishment activities, and monitoring inbound deliveries.
• Proactively identify supply risks before they impact manufacturing operations and develop mitigation plans.
• Own supply issues from identification through resolution, including risk assessment, communication, escalation, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Finished Goods Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to support uninterrupted operations.
• Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess, slow-moving, obsolete inventory, and write-offs.
• Maintain planning accuracy and leverage large volumes of data to support decision-making and problem solving.
• Prioritize competing business needs and influence decisions through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Materials Planning

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Supply Chain

Procurement

Manufacturing Operations

Logistics

Supply Chain Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Regional Supply Chain PlannerApply: Hybrid Working: Manila (Warehouse), Philippines: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R18707**Job Summary**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 (hybrid 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*** Ensure reliable raw material availability while balancing service (OTP), inventory, and working capital objectives.* Support manufacturing by planning material supply, managing replenishment activities, and monitoring inbound deliveries.* Proactively identify supply risks before they impact manufacturing operations or customer service and develop effective mitigation plans.* Own supply issues from identification through resolution, including risk assessment, communication, escalation, and corrective actions.* Partner with Finished Goods Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to support uninterrupted operations.* Optimize inventory levels by balancing service, inventory, and working capital objectives while reducing excess, slow-moving, obsolete inventory, and write-offs.* Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance.* Maintain planning accuracy and leverage large volumes of data to support decision-making and problem solving.* Prioritize competing business needs and focus efforts on the highest-impact opportunities and risks.* Influence decisions through data analysis, business judgment, and effective stakeholder engagement. **What Makes You The Right Fit*** Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related fields* Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English* 3 or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: + Materials Planning + Production Planning + Inventory Management + Supply Chain + Procurement + Manufacturing Operations + Logistics + Supply Chain Analytics* Demonstrated ownership and accountability for business results.* Strong analytical skills with experience working with ERP/MRP systems. SAP experience is highly preferred. **What Makes You Stand Out*** SAP or other ERP/MRP planning system experience.* Inventory optimization experience. Including Slow moving and obsolete, excess stock and write offs.* Participation in cross-functional supply chain projects.* Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience. **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 industryWe 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