Specialist - Supply Chain

Overview

Specialist role in Supply Chain within Global Business Services at IFF, based in Sri City, India, focused on ensuring uninterrupted material availability and leading supply chain resilience and cost projects.

What you'll do

• Ensure continuous availability of critical raw materials by proactively monitoring supply risks and implementing preventive actions.
• Lead recovery from material shortages, minimizing production downtime through coordination with planners, procurement, and suppliers.
• Support sourcing and technical teams by identifying alternative materials and suppliers to enhance supply security and cost competitiveness.
• Drive material cost control initiatives, reducing POV and improving cost accuracy across operations.
• Optimize inventory by proactively managing slow-moving and obsolete materials, reducing write-offs and working capital impact.
• Lead and deliver local, regional, or global projects that improve supply chain performance and operational resilience.
• Enhance end-to-end supply chain processes through continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for controlled materials and SOX requirements.

What you'll need

• Strong 1-3 years experience in material planning, risk management, and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex material-management activities in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience in shortage recovery, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, cost drivers, and POV management.
• Ability to work closely with technical, commercial, procurement, and planning teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Solid understanding of compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

Details

• Location: Sri City, India (Agile role).