Regional Supply Chain Planner

**Job Summary** Provide master schedules for plant production operations to meet agreed shipping requirements. 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 creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do. Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. We are very excited to welcome a new **Regional Supply Chain Planner;- Raw Materials!** The role is **hybrid model** combining office & remote work. You’ll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems. You will be responsible for ensuring global six-sigma raw material availability to deliver 98% on-time performance to customers via operational buying, continuous improvement, and vendor management. **Regional Supply Chain Planner – Raw Materials** ------------------------------------------------- 📍 **Location:** 6th of October City, Cairo, Egypt   **The points on which you will make the difference** ---------------------------------------------------- * Ensure **global six-sigma raw material availability**, supporting a **98% on-time delivery performance** to customers * Manage **daily demand from manufacturing plants** and execute operational purchasing to maintain stock levels * Monitor inbound deliveries, follow up with suppliers, and proactively resolve **raw material shortages** * Collaborate with **local supply chain planners and site managers** to ensure aligned and efficient planning processes * Partner with **procurement and vendors** to improve delivery performance and enhance collaboration * Drive **continuous improvement initiatives** related to inventory optimization, including reduction of slow-moving and obsolete stock * Actively contribute to **cross-functional projects** as the key contact for Taste raw material planning **Why you are the right candidate** ----------------------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in **Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management**, or related field * Minimum **4 years of experience** in planning or operational buying * Strong knowledge of **MRP systems (e.g., SAP MRP)** and supply chain processes * Proven ability to work in an **international, matrix environment** with multiple stakeholders * Fluent in **English** (written and spoken) * Excellent **analytical and problem-solving skills** * Strong **communication and stakeholder management abilities** * Customer-focused mindset with experience understanding **end-to-end requirements** **How do you stand out** ------------------------ * You are **proactive, dynamic, and solution-oriented** * You demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in managing supply challenges * You thrive in complex environments and can **prioritize effectively under pressure** * You are driven by **continuous improvement and operational excellence** **Why join us** --------------- * Join a **global leader** in taste, scent, nutrition, and biosciences * Be part of a **collaborative, agile, and innovative environment** * Benefit from structured **onboarding and development programs** * Access to **training, learning opportunities, and career growth** * Competitive benefits including **health insurance and employee programs** * Work in a company committed to **diversity, equity, and inclusion**, where your uniqueness drives our success 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. Visit [IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion](http://iff.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion) to learn more