Regional Supply Chain Planner – Raw Materials (Taste)

About the role

Join IFF’s Taste business as a Regional Supply Chain Planner focused on raw materials. Based in Manila, you will work onsite with an agile, collaborative team to ensure seamless material flow for multiple manufacturing plants.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure global Six Sigma raw material availability to achieve 98% on‑time customer delivery.
• Manage daily demand for six manufacturing plants in the GA region, covering purchasing, stock replenishment, and inbound delivery monitoring.
• Resolve raw material shortages quickly to keep production running smoothly.
• Collaborate with local supply chain planners and site managers to align day‑to‑day planning processes.
• Partner with procurement and vendors to improve delivery schedules and drive mutual process improvements.
• Optimize raw material availability and global inventory metrics, including inventory days, write‑offs, and management of obsolete or slow‑moving stock.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives to boost supply‑chain efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Act as the accountable representative for Taste raw material planning in cross‑functional projects.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to material availability, vendor performance, and inventory health.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience in planning and/or operational buying within a supply‑chain environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and related applications for managing demand, supply, and material flow (e.g., SAP MRP).
• Proven ability to manage expectations and collaborate effectively across internationally dispersed stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• SAP MRP
• Six Sigma

What we offer

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Training opportunities.
• Learning and development programs.