Do you have the eye for detail that ensures our inventory is always accurate and available?
For our logistics department in Tilburg we are looking for a fulltime
Inventory Controller
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.
As an Inventory Controller, you are responsible for monitoring and controlling the stock position of a specific business unit. You analyze inventory levels, stock movements, storage conditions, cycle count activities, and quality checks. By working closely with Planning, Production, Quality Control, Warehouse teams, and external auditors, you support operational excellence while ensuring product availability and minimizing costs.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
In this role, you will be at the heart of our operational processes, making a measurable impact on inventory accuracy and efficiency. Your key responsibilities include:
- Investigating stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and trends, and developing action plans to prevent recurrence, including proper documentation of root cause analyses
- Leading the full cycle count program, from planning and execution to follow-up actions, documentation, KPI reporting, and collaboration with internal and external auditors
- Maintaining accurate inventory records in the ERP system and ensuring all stock movements are correctly processed and documented
- Supporting administrative processing of internal requests and following up on recurring processes
- Working closely with Warehouse, Production, and Planning teams to optimize material flow, storage methods, and inventory handling
- Identifying opportunities to improve inventory control processes, accuracy, and efficiency
- Ensuring proper labeling and organization in the warehouse, in compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and 6S standards, including facilitating 6S warehouse audit walks
- Contributing to standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inventory and warehouse activities
- Supporting the implementation of system improvements, new tools, or automation related to stock management
What Makes You the Right Fit
You are a structured and proactive professional who thrives in an operational environment. You bring:
- An MBO+ degree in logistics, supply chain management, operations, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and a high commitment to accuracy
- The ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and dynamic environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English
How Would You Stand Out?
You stand out from other candidates if you also have:
- Experience with inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- A valid reach truck certificate
- Experience working with audits or continuous improvement initiatives within a warehouse or production environment
Why Choose Us?
- At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.
- A fulltime contract with an excellent compensation package
- This, together with a respectful workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best career choices today
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
