Raw Material Planner

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences   :
Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

This role is based in   Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role)  , requiring on‑site presence once per week. Join a passionate team where together we pursue excellence and create meaningful impact. Your potential drives our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference
Monitor and resolve SAP IBP planning alerts and exceptions, simulating scenarios and coordinating solutions with MPS and Procurement.
Track raw material inventory health, including slow‑moving and obsolete stock; drive actions to meet targets.
Review and validate the 4–12 week raw material plan to ensure alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Manage purchase requisitions and order proposals, ensuring raw material availability and timely PO creation.
Define and maintain planning parameters (lot sizes, lead times, MOQ, safety stock) in line with global templates.
Generate and publish the raw material plan within SAP IBP on the defined cadence.
Analyze the RM plan, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities; provide insights to MPS and SIOP Supply Review.
Escalate supply constraints and collaborate with Production Scheduling to protect customer service levels.
Partner with Procurement and suppliers to confirm supply, resolve constraints, and execute mitigation plans.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor’s degree in   Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering   , or related field.
3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply planning, or operations.

Experience with   SAP IBP   (order‑based planning/Excel add‑in) or similar advanced planning systems.
Familiarity with SAP ECC/S4 master data.
Strong analytical skills; comfortable with scenario modeling and exception‑based planning.
Excellent communication abilities and proven cross‑functional collaboration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
Advanced English proficiency (spoken, written, reading).
Strong problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

How You Would Stand Out
APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience in Health & Biosciences, chemicals, or manufacturing environments.
English language skills.

Why Choose Us?
Hybrid work model with flexibility and work-life balance.
Growth opportunities within a global, science-driven organization.
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-focused culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.

We kindly ask you to attach your resume in English.

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.

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