Lead Operator

IFF; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The Inventory Lead monitors and controls raw materials and manufacturing supplies, analyzes inventory levels, stock movements, and quality checks to support operational excellence and minimize costs.

Working with Planning, Production, Quality Control, and Warehouse teams, you will lead cycle counts, maintain ERP records, and help optimize material flow while ensuring product availability and compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with audits or continuous improvement initiatives within a warehouse or production environment.
• Forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control raw materials and manufacturing supplies; analyze inventory levels, stock movements, storage conditions, cycle counts and quality checks.
• Lead the full cycle count program from planning to execution, documentation, KPI reporting and audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system and ensure stock movements are correctly processed.

Skills

Action planning

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Database administration

Database reporting

Numerical aptitude

Document management

Statistical analysis

Verbal communications

Tools

SAP

Excel

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.

Ensuring excellence in execution - from procurement to supply chain and reliability - delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

As an Inventory Lead, you are responsible for monitoring and controlling the raw materials and manufacturing supplies for the site. You analyze inventory levels, stock movements, storage conditions, cycle count activities, and quality checks. By working closely with Planning, Production, Quality Control, Warehouse teams, and external auditors, you support operational excellence while ensuring product availability and minimizing costs.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Ensuring proper labeling and organization in the warehouse, in compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and 6S standards, including facilitating 5S warehouse audit walks
• Contributing to standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inventory and warehouse activities
• Investigating stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and trends, and developing action plans to prevent recurrence, including proper documentation of root cause analyses
• Leading the full cycle count program, from planning and execution to follow-up actions, documentation, KPI reporting, and collaboration with internal and external auditors
• Maintaining accurate inventory records in the ERP system and ensuring all stock movements are correctly processed and documented
• Supporting administrative processing of internal requests and following up on recurring processes
• Working closely with Warehouse, Production, and Planning teams to optimize material flow, storage methods, and inventory handling
• Identifying opportunities to improve inventory control processes, accuracy, and efficiency
• Supporting the implementation of system improvements, new tools, or automation related to stock management
• Ensure all areas of storage are properly labeled and make certain that the right products or items are stored in the proper and right storage locations
• Ensure all procedures are being followed accurately in the warehouse and unloading processes
• Ensure proper paperwork is completed and all BOLs are submitted to purchasing team

What Makes You the Right Fit

You are a structured and proactive professional who thrives in an operational environment. You bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a high commitment to accuracy
• The ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and dynamic environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Exhibit LEAN and 5S skillset and impeccable organization skills preferred
• Forklift certified

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with audits or continuous improvement initiatives within a warehouse or production environment
• Forklift certified

Why Choose Us?

• At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.
• A full-time career with an excellent compensation package
• This, together with a respected workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best career choices today

Skills

Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Database Reporting, Data Interpretations, Data Management - Logistics and Supply Chain, Document Management, Numerical Aptitude, Reporting, Review and Reporting, Statistical Analysis Techniques, Systems and Tools - Logistics and Supply Chain, Verbal Communications

Competency

Ensures accountability, Financial acumen, Manages complexity, Optimizes work processes, Plans and aligns, Tech savvy

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