Are you ready to lead the enterprise strategy and governance for scent data across a global company?
The Data Factory Lead — Scent is a senior, cross-functional data leader responsible for data stewardship and quality across multiple domains (Product, Customer, R&D, Regulatory, Sales, etc.), ensuring compliance with IFF’s governance framework. This role will define stewardship operating models, enforce data quality rules, and leverage IFF’s technology ecosystem for governance, cataloging, and analytics.
Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.
Business Unit (Scent):
Our Scent business blends science and creativity to craft fragrances that delight consumers across fine fragrance, personal care, and home categories. We partner closely with perfumers, R&D, regulatory experts, and commercial teams to bring breakthrough scent solutions to market responsibly and at scale.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico City. Be part of a collaborative, data-driven, innovation-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
As a Data Lead, you will implement IFF’s data governance operating model, establish clear accountability for data quality, and ensure compliance across domains. You will operationalize critical data elements, monitor quality indicators, and enable technology solutions for governance and analytics. This position requires strong expertise in metadata management, compliance, and integration across ERP, custom applications, and analytics platforms.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Drive data governance and stewardship across multiple domains.
Define and enforce data quality rules and remediation processes.
Enable technology adoption for governance, cataloging, and analytics.
Maintain metadata standards and ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Proven experience in data governance and stewardship across multiple domains.
Familiarity with SAP MDG, Snowflake, Power BI, and MDM tools.
Hands-on experience with data cataloging and lineage tools (Atlan).
Strong understanding of real-time data processing and integration frameworks.
How Would You Stand Out?
Expertise in data quality profiling tools such as Great Expectations, Attacama, and Informatica Data Quality.
Experience with integration and automation tools like Fivetran and DBT.
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S/4, ECC) and custom applications built on AWS.
Why Choose Us
High-impact leadership role owning the scent data strategy and governance across a global portfolio.
Direct line of sight to innovation, partnering closely with Perfumery, R&D, Regulatory, and Platform teams.
Build and scale a best-in-class operating model for Data Stewards and Custodians.
Modern data ecosystem exposure (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) and the opportunity to shape technical standards.
Culture of learning and excellence, with strong emphasis on data ethics, security, and compliance.
Visibility and growth, influencing enterprise decisions while developing a high-performing data organization.
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
