Planner

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

Job Summary

Are you ready for your next career step? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. As a Lab Planner for Production you will provide master schedules for plant production operations to meet agreed shipping requirements. Work requires basic knowledge of plant capacities, equipment, and processes and understanding of their interaction. Mainly responsible for a small-scale plant or for part of production. The role is based in Dayton, NJ (onsite, day shift). Be part of a collaborative, fast‑paced, and results‑driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

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

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Working knowledge of SAP (SD, MM, PP modules) or similar ERP systems
• Strong proficiency 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 commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to collaborate across Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Planning teams

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting chemical, flavor, or specialty manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with toll manufacturing coordination and inventory reconciliation
• Prior exposure to high‑odor or specialty chemical production environments

Why Choose Us?

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.

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan
• Opportunity to work for a global, innovation‑driven organization
• Exposure to complex supply chain and manufacturing operations
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative culture that values accountability and growth

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Salary Ranges: 52,556.00ㅤ-ㅤ75,080.00ㅤUSD

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.