Onsite Production Planner — Flavors & Ingredients

IFF Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

IFF Inc. is seeking a Lab Planner for Production in Dayton, NJ. The role focuses on providing master schedules for plant production operations to meet shipping requirements in an onsite, day-shift environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to plan, monitor, and adjust production orders, ensuring smooth material flow and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have SAP SD/MM/PP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to communicate across levels while maintaining data

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP SD/MM/PP modules in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience prioritizing work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review planning reports, create STOs, and convert planned orders to process orders aligned with ship dates.
• Consolidate and optimize process orders, including consumption of blocked stock.
• Schedule manufacturing activities based on equipment availability and delivery requirements.
• Identify material shortages and proactively communicate issues for rapid resolution.
• Print, review, and maintain shop floor documentation with accuracy and prioritization.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, QC, and Production on schedule changes.
• Incorporate distressed inventory into new batches to minimize losses.
• Support manufacturing with inventory discrepancies, rescheduling due to equipment issues, and documentation reprints.
• Coordinate purchase orders and schedules with toll manufacturers, including invoice and GRIR monitoring.

Skills

SAP ERP

MS Office

Communication

Analytics

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

SAP SD/MM/PP

MS Office

Job description

IFF Inc. is seeking a Lab Planner for Production in Dayton, NJ. The role focuses on providing master schedules for plant production operations to meet shipping requirements in an onsite, day-shift environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to plan, monitor, and adjust production orders, ensuring smooth material flow and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have SAP SD/MM/PP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to communicate across levels while maintaining data