Supply Chain Specialist

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join its Global Business Services team in Sricity, India. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted material availability, proactive risk identification, and effective shortage recovery across commercial, IC&D, and operations functions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor supply risks for critical raw materials and implement preventive actions to maintain continuous availability.
• Lead material shortage recovery efforts, coordinating with planners, procurement, and suppliers to minimize production downtime.
• Support sourcing and technical teams by identifying alternative materials and suppliers to improve supply security and cost competitiveness.
• Drive material cost control initiatives, reducing point‑of‑sale variance (POV) and enhancing cost accuracy.
• Optimize inventory by managing slow‑moving and obsolete items, reducing write‑offs and working capital impact.
• Lead local, regional, or global projects aimed at improving supply chain performance and 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.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in material planning, risk management, and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to 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.
• Demonstrated project‑management skills with a track record of on‑time delivery.
• Solid understanding of compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

Required skills