Would you like to contribute to global logistics performance and drive impact through strategic 4PL partnerships?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
The Global Marine & Air Supplier Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of the global 4PL model and associated 3PL ecosystem across Air and Ocean freight within IFF’s Scent & Taste business.
This role partners with the 4PL provider to deliver against contractual commitments, while advancing service excellence, cost competitiveness, operational resilience, and continuous value creation. The position acts as the primary global interface between the 4PL, suppliers, and key logistics stakeholders such as planning and customer service, ensuring alignment with business priorities and supply chain strategy.
A core focus is on governance, performance management, and optimization of the 4PL operating model, while contributing to procurement activities, shipment execution, and strategic initiatives across the Air & Ocean category.
This role can be based out of our offices in the Netherlands – Tilburg, Leiden, Hilversum OR Asturias, Spain in a hybrid capacity.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Manage the overall Marine & Air category for the Scent & Taste business, largely through the global relationship with the 4PL provider, ensuring alignment with Scent & Taste supply chain strategy
Establish and lead a structured governance framework across operational, tactical, and executive levels
Oversee end-to-end performance, including KPI tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure contractual compliance and identify gaps in service delivery or scope execution
Monitor and manage performance of strategic carriers, partnering with Procurement to ensure execution of carrier strategies
Act as a global escalation point for critical shipments, ensuring proactive exception management and effective communication
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with site logistics, planning and order fulfilment and translate business needs into clear service expectations, while supporting tenders, market intelligence, and value creation initiatives
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
Proven experience in global logistics, 4PL/3PL management, or freight operations (Air & Ocean)
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, including transportation, warehousing, and order fulfilment is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier performance, contracts, and service level agreements
Experience establishing governance frameworks and driving performance through KPIs and continuous improvement
Solid understanding of global freight market dynamics, including capacity trends, regulations, and risk mitigation strategies
Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and build effective cross-functional relationships
Strong problem-solving skills with experience handling escalations and driving timely resolution of operational issues
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable logistics strategies
**If not all of the above requirements are met, we are happy to invest in training and development for candidates demonstrating the right mindset and strong cultural fit.
How Would You Stand Out?
Proactively identifies and drives measurable value creation initiatives with the 4PL, delivering tangible cost, service, or efficiency improvements
Demonstrates strong ownership and resilience by effectively managing complex escalations and ensuring timely, high-quality resolution of critical shipment issues
Builds trusted partnerships across global stakeholders and suppliers, translating business needs into clear, actionable solutions while influencing outcomes without direct authority
Why Choose Us?
8% holiday allowance and a competitive annual bonus scheme (AIP) & Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for eligible roles
Individual Choice Budget (IKB), which can be used flexibly (e.g., additional vacation days or monthly payout)
25 vacation days plus additional ADV days
Commuting allowance (€0.23/km, up to 72 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport (2nd class) OR lease car (role based)
Competitive pension scheme, company-paid disability insurance and enhanced parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial, and personal support, along with employee resource groups and year-round activities such as workshops, sports events, volunteering, and social gatherings.
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
