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Work requires basic knowledge of plant capacities, equipment, and processes and understanding of their interaction. Mainly responsible for a small-scale plant or for part of production.IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.\nOur Nourish business brings together industry-leading expertise in food ingredients, flavors, and innovation to help customers create differentiated products that delight consumers around the world. Through science, creativity, and deep market insight, we deliver solutions that shape the future of food and beverage.\nThe role is based in Cairo, Egypt (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, dynamic, and results-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.\n Where You'll Make a Difference\nEnsure reliable raw material availability while balancing service (OTP), inventory, and working capital objectives.\nSupport manufacturing by planning material supply, managing replenishment activities, and monitoring inbound deliveries.\nProactively identify supply risks before they impact manufacturing operations or customer service and develop effective mitigation plans.\nOwn supply issues from identification through resolution, including risk assessment, communication, escalation, and corrective actions.\nPartner with Finished Goods Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to support uninterrupted operations.\nOptimize inventory levels while minimizing excess, slow-moving, obsolete inventory, and write-offs.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects that enhance supply chain performance.\nMaintain planning accuracy and leverage data analysis to support decision-making and problem solving.\nPrioritize competing business needs and focus efforts on the highest-impact opportunities and risks.\nInfluence business decisions through data insights, business judgment, and stakeholder engagement.\nWhat Makes You the Right Fit\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.\nAbility to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain Analytics.\nExperience in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\nExperience working with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is highly preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions and organizational levels.\nAbility to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive actions to completion.\nStrong organizational skills with a disciplined approach to follow-through and accountability.\nHow Would You Stand Out?\nExperience with SAP or other ERP/MRP planning systems.\nInventory optimization expertise, including management of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.\nExperience participating in cross-functional supply chain improvement projects.\nKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.\nExperience working within global or multicultural organizations.\nWhy Choose Us?\nJoin a global leader shaping the future of food, taste, scent, and nutrition.\nWork in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.\nBuild your career through development opportunities and cross-functional exposure.\nContribute to meaningful projects with visible business impact.\nBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture where every voice matters.\nWork alongside talented professionals dedicated to excellence and customer success.\nWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. 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