Distribution Requirements Planner

About the role

As a Distribution Requirements Planner at IFF, you will balance short‑term supply and demand for assigned warehouses while supporting long‑term planning objectives. Based in Polanco, Mexico City, this hybrid role requires on‑site presence once a week and offers the chance to work with a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences.

Key responsibilities

• Balance short‑term supply and demand for designated warehouses and align with long‑term plans.
• Monitor open orders and proactively address production, quality, or raw‑material issues.
• Lead order confirmation to ensure shipments meet customer and business requirements.
• Manage short‑term supply disruptions by collaborating with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Logistics, Transportation, 3PL partners, and commercial teams.
• Support strategic planning and inventory management for external manufacturing partners.
• Track inventory levels, slow movers, and critical status indicators; drive resolution actions.
• Communicate proactively with cross‑functional teams when product availability or service levels are at risk.
• Facilitate recurring scheduling meetings to maintain alignment with the operating plan.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure schedule execution and identify improvement areas.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning principles and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken, written, and reading).
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with problem‑solving capability.

Required skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP, APO, or BW (strongly preferred).

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Growth opportunities within a global, science‑driven organization.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑focused culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.