Production Planning Specialist

Job Summary

Are you passionate about optimizing production plans and improving operational efficiency? Join us as a Production Planning Specialist and support the seamless execution of manufacturing activities within a dynamic environment.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients

Our Food Ingredients business develops innovative solutions that enhance the taste, texture, nutrition, and sustainability of food and beverage products. We partner closely with customers worldwide to deliver functional ingredients that improve formulation performance while meeting evolving consumer expectations.

The role is based in San Marino in an hybrid. Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and solutions‑driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer orders and agreed shipping deadlines.
• Manage material requirements using MRP systems, ensuring timely availability of raw materials.
• Analyze demand forecasts and capacity to optimize production flows.
• Develop, update, and maintain master production schedules for assigned product families or areas.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and IT teams.
• Monitor planning KPIs such as schedule adherence, service levels, and inventory performance.
• Identify capacity limitations and propose corrective or preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance planning accuracy and data integrity.
• Ensure planning and manufacturing systems are kept updated with accurate and reliable information.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of MRP/MPS systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data for decision‑making.
• Basic understanding of plant capacities, equipment, and production processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in the food, chemical, or related manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of forecasting or capacity planning techniques.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader shaping the future of taste, scent, and nutrition.
• Be part of an innovative and multicultural team.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Work on impactful projects that directly improve operational performance.
• Engage with experts across multiple technologies and regions.
• Contribute to a purpose‑driven company committed to sustainability and people.

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.

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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.

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