The Inbound Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end inbound logistics process to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective Are you ready to take ownership of inbound logistics and ensure seamless delivery to support uninterrupted production?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.
The role is based in Tilburg, onsite. Be part of a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Manage end-to-end inbound logistics processes to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of raw materials
- Monitor inbound shipments, track estimated and actual times of arrival (ETA/ATA), and ensure timely delivery to support uninterrupted operations
- Manage inbound purchase orders and proactively resolve delayed or overdue shipments to maintain supply chain continuity
- Coordinate transport activities with logistics providers (3PL/4PL), prioritizing urgent shipments to minimize disruptions
- Coordinate deliveries from port or terminal to the plant, aligned with warehouse capacity and receiving schedules
- Ensure timely customs clearance by coordinating with brokers and customs teams
- Act as a central point of contact between planning teams, warehouse operations, and logistics providers to ensure alignment
- Validate freight-related costs against rate agreements and support cost optimization initiatives
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through service level reviews and feedback
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations
- Knowledge of Incoterms and different transport modes
- Experience with SAP and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify risks
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive and structured approach
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience working with 3PL/4PL providers in an international environment
- High level of resilience and ability to manage urgent situations
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and optimization
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work in a global, dynamic, and collaborative environment
- Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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
