Provide master schedules for plant production operations to meet agreed shipping requirements. Work requires basic knowledge of plant capacities, equipment, and processes and understanding of their interaction. Mainly responsible for a small-scale plant or for part of production.
IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do. Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. We are very excited to welcome a new Regional Supply Chain Planner;- Raw Materials!
The role is hybrid model combining office & remote work. You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems. You will be responsible for ensuring global six-sigma raw material availability to deliver 98% on-time performance to customers via operational buying, continuous improvement, and vendor management.
Regional Supply Chain Planner – Raw Materials
📍 Location: 6th of October City, Cairo, Egypt
The points on which you will make the difference
- Ensure global six-sigma raw material availability, supporting a 98% on-time delivery performance to customers
- Manage daily demand from manufacturing plants and execute operational purchasing to maintain stock levels
- Monitor inbound deliveries, follow up with suppliers, and proactively resolve raw material shortages
- Collaborate with local supply chain planners and site managers to ensure aligned and efficient planning processes
- Partner with procurement and vendors to improve delivery performance and enhance collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, including reduction of slow-moving and obsolete stock
- Actively contribute to cross-functional projects as the key contact for Taste raw material planning
Why you are the right candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in planning or operational buying
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems (e.g., SAP MRP) and supply chain processes
- Proven ability to work in an international, matrix environment with multiple stakeholders
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with experience understanding end-to-end requirements
How do you stand out
- You are proactive, dynamic, and solution-oriented
- You demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in managing supply challenges
- You thrive in complex environments and can prioritize effectively under pressure
- You are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence
Why join us
- Join a global leader in taste, scent, nutrition, and biosciences
- Be part of a collaborative, agile, and innovative environment
- Benefit from structured onboarding and development programs
- Access to training, learning opportunities, and career growth
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and employee programs
- Work in a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your uniqueness drives our success
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
