Global Master Planner, Specialty and Value Proteins

Job Summary Are you ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level and drive global planning excellence? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The role is based in St. Louis, MO or New Century, KS in a hybrid setting, with 1–2 days onsite per week preferred. Where You’ll Make a Difference Develop and maintain a 24‑month rolling master production plan at the product family level, aligning supply and demand within the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. Create and analyze monthly capacity plans, including production, inventory projections, and capacity utilization. Partner with plant planners and master production scheduling (MPS) teams to align execution with global plan requirements and resolve gaps. Lead and facilitate the Supply Review process as part of SIOP, ensuring alignment across business, supply chain, and operations teams. Build and model medium‑ and long‑term planning scenarios to support business decision‑making and strategic direction. Recommend adjustments to inventory targets, safety stock, and replenishment strategies to meet service and financial targets. Monitor key planning metrics (service levels, inventory turns, capacity utilization) and drive root‑cause analysis for performance gaps. Lead cross‑functional projects, including new product introductions (NPI), capacity optimization, and supply‑chain cost improvement initiatives. Act as a key liaison between Business, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring effective communication and resolution of supply‑related challenges. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field. 5–7 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or planning roles with progressive responsibility. Strong knowledge of supply planning methodologies, capacity planning, and inventory management principles. Experience working within SIOP / S&OP processes. Proficiency in SAP, APO, MRP systems, or similar planning tools. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. How You’ll Stand Out APICS / ASCM certification or Six Sigma certification. Experience in food manufacturing or regulated production environments. Demonstrated success in process improvement, automation, or planning system optimization. Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work in a global, innovation‑driven organization. Exposure to end‑to‑end supply chain strategy and decision‑making. Collaborative and inclusive team environment. Career growth and development opportunities across functions. Competitive compensation and benefits package. The ability to make a meaningful impact on global operations and business performance. Equal Opportunity Employer We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, and disability. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solae LLC