Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?
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.
The role is based in Melbourne, Australia(onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Material Availability Management
Monitor multiple data sources to ensure continuous availability of raw and packaging materials and proactively identify potential supply risks.
Supply Risk & Contingency Planning
Develop and maintain preventive measures and contingency plans to mitigate supply disruptions, especially for critical raw materials.
Shortage Recovery & Issue Resolution
Lead the resolution of material shortages by coordinating with planners, procurement teams, and suppliers to minimize production downtime.
Operational Support to Planning & Scheduling
Support planning and scheduling teams during resource constraints to safeguard production continuity and service levels.
Sourcing Support & Supply Security
Partner with technical teams (Flavorists, IC&D, Commercial) on E&R materials, including alternative sourcing, cost‑competitive suppliers, and supply‑security strategies.
Supplier Performance & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Global Procurement (GP) and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and ensure compliance with supply requirements.
Cost Control & POV Reduction
Monitor material cost deviations and drive reduction of POV (Price Output Variance) through preventive mechanisms and continuous‑improvement actions.
Inventory Optimization & SLOB Management
Review and analyze Slow‑Moving & Obsolete (SLOB) materials, identify potential customers to consume excess stock, and align short‑term delivery plans to minimize inventory and write‑offs.
Projects, Compliance & Documentation
Lead assigned local, regional, or global projects; provide structured updates to global planning teams; prepare End User Declarations for USDEA‑regulated materials and support SOX compliance documentation.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
- Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with planning, procurement, quality, and technical teams.
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to manage stakeholders and present structured updates.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., USDEA materials, SOX compliance, or similar regulatory frameworks).
- Exposure to global or regional supply chain operations and project management.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel or data‑analysis tools.
Why Choose Us?
- Professional onboarding process
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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
