Lead Operator

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 analyse 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.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our operational processes, making a measurable impact on inventory accuracy and efficiency. Your key responsibilities include:

• 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 optimise 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.
• Ensuring all areas of storage are properly labeled and that the right products or items are stored in the correct locations.
• Ensuring all procedures are being followed accurately in the warehouse and unloading processes.
• Ensuring proper paperwork is completed and all BOLs are submitted to the purchasing team.

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.
• Experience with LEAN and 5S and impeccable organisational skills preferred.
• Forklift certification.

You stand out from other candidates if you also have:

• 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 certification.

• We are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets – our people, by embracing diversity and offering opportunities for continuous development while maintaining a solid work/life balance.
• A full‑time career with an excellent compensation package.
• A respected workplace that rewards achievement, making IFF one of the best career choices today.

Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Database Reporting, Data Interpretation, 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.

Ensures accountability, Financial acumen, Manages complexity, Optimises 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. We believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of 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 religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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