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International Flavors & Fragrances

Global Productivity Manager - Flavors

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Job Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation of scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products that the world craves. With over 130 years of innovation, IFF combines the beauty of art and the precision of science to deliver unparalleled products in the food, beverage, scent, home and personal care, and health sectors. Our mission is to apply science and creativity for a better world, continually pushing past traditional boundaries to imagine new possibilities and expand our customers’ opportunities. The Company leverages its competitive advantages of brand understanding and consumer insight combined with its focus on R&D and innovation, to provide customers with differentiated product offerings. IFF is a member of the S&P 500 Index. We have sales, manufacturing, and creative facilities in over 30 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.iff.com.
We are looking for a Global Productivity Manager who will be responsible for coordinating productivity initiatives within our Flavors Division to drive margin expansion through effective supply chain management, sourcing strategies, plant fixed cost optimization, and business fixed costs modernization. This role will also focus on enhancing our overall cost structure and managing/improving working capital. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in productivity management projects.
In your role as Global Productivity Manager, you will be part of our Global Productivity & PMO team, supporting the Productivity & PMO Director as well as many other stakeholders to ideate, drive, and execute productivity initiatives within our Flavors Division, in order to support margin expansion and continuous process optimization, allowing the business to reinvest for growth.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities:
  • Be the main leader for Productive initiatives across Flavors Division (Lean and Six Sigma methodologies)
  • Partner with Finance to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Productivity programs
Drive Productivity initiatives across Flavors Division:
  • Margin Expansion: partner with Supply Chain to identify opportunities to reduce/optime plant fixed cost, input costs through Procurement and improve operational efficiency
  • Working Capital:
    • Develop and execute plans to improve working capital management, including inventory control, accounts receivable, and accounts payable (optimize cash-flow and reduce working capital requirements)
    • Implement best practices for working capital management and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.
  • RSA Expenses: analyze and suggest improvement opportunities for R&D (Creation & Innovation), Selling and Administrative expense across various departments and processes
Project Management:
  • Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving productivity and efficiency
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Communicate project progress and results to stakeholders and senior management
Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with functional departments, business units to identify and implement productivity improvement initiatives
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization
  • Provide training and support to teams on productivity tools and techniques
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in productivity management, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Fluent in English and Spanish is a must
  • Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proven track record of driving margin expansion and cost structure productivity
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP software
YOUR SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • Consistent pursue for Continuous improvement
  • Out of the box thinking
  • Strategic thinking and ability to develop long-term plans.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions
  • Leadership skills and ability to influence others
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Travel: maximum 15% of the time
Location: Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Flexibility to combine on-site and remote work (3 days per week on-site).
WHY JOIN US?
If you are passionate about driving productivity and efficiency, and are looking for a dynamic and innovative environment to grow your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at IFF!
  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible
  • Global Impact: Work on projects that have a real impact on a global scale, contributing to products that millions of people use and love every day
  • Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer numerous opportunities for career advancement
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement
  • Flexible on remote and office work
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
to learn more
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