Global Master Planner, Specialty and Value Proteins

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in St. Louis MO OR New Century KS in a hybrid setting

12 days onsite per week is preferred. Be part of a collaborative strategic solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.

• Develop and maintain a 24-month rolling master production plan at the product family level aligning supply and demand within the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Create and analyze monthly capacity plans including production inventory projections and capacity utilization
• Partner with plant planners and master production scheduling (MPS) teams to align execution with global plan requirements and resolve gaps
• Lead and facilitate the Supply Review process as part of SIOP ensuring alignment across business supply chain and operations teams
• Build and model medium- and long-term planning scenarios to support business decision-making and strategic direction
• Recommend adjustments to inventory targets safety stock and replenishment strategies to meet service and financial targets
• Monitor key planning metrics (e.g. service levels inventory turns capacity utilization) and drive root cause analysis for performance gaps
• Lead cross-functional projects including new product introductions (NPI) capacity optimization and supply chain cost improvement initiatives
• Act as a key liaison between Business Supply Chain and Operations ensuring effective communication and resolution of supply-related challenges

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business Administration or a related field
• 57 years of experience in supply chain operations or planning roles with progressive responsibility
• Strong knowledge of supply planning methodologies capacity planning and inventory management principles
• Experience working within SIOP / S&OP processes
• Proficiency in SAP APO MRP systems or similar planning tools
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• APICS / ASCM certification or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated production environments
• Demonstrated success in process improvement automation or planning system optimization

• Opportunity to work in a global innovation-driven organization
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain strategy and decision-making
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Career growth and development opportunities across functions
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on global operations and business performance

For your awareness IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and at such time will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.