Job Summary: The Materials Planning Analyst ensures global raw material availability and operational continuity by managing demand and optimizing processes to achieve excellence in service delivery. Key Highlights: 1. Regional presence with impact across the Americas 2. Focus on innovation and process optimization 3. Collaborative environment and culture of continuous learning Job Summary* Ensure global raw material availability meeting Six Sigma standards and guaranteeing 98% global OTIF. * Manage daily demand from 7 manufacturing plants across the Americas, executing procurement for stock replenishment and monitoring inbound deliveries. * Resolve raw material shortages promptly, mitigating risks and knowing when to escalate issues. * Align with local Supply Chain planners and managers to ensure a smooth and synchronized daily process. * Collaborate with the Procurement team to improve processes, delivery schedules, and supplier performance. * Optimize raw material availability, reduce global inventory days, and avoid write-offs. * Manage obsolete or slow-moving materials. * Participate in cross-functional initiatives as the responsible party for raw material planning. * Maintain well-documented and organized processes while handling large volumes of data. Materials Planning Analyst IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and nutrition and health solutions. We work to create unique and sustainable sensory experiences that transform people’s lives. Here, we value diversity, collaboration, innovation, and an environment where everyone learns and grows together. We are expanding our operations in Brazil and seeking a Materials Planning Analyst to drive regional impact across the Americas. Our site ensures raw material availability, operational continuity, and service excellence for regional plants and customers. We operate in close integration with various global functions, ensuring efficiency, synergy, and innovation. About the Position As a Materials Planning Analyst (Regional Americas), you will be responsible for ensuring global raw material availability at Six Sigma levels, achieving 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance through operational procurement management, continuous improvement, and supplier relationship management. This role requires critical thinking, strong organizational skills, analytical capability, and clear communication across multiple functions and countries. Work Model: Hybrid Location: Brazil Where You’ll Make a Difference* Ensure global raw material availability meeting Six Sigma standards and guaranteeing 98% global OTIF. * Manage daily demand from 7 manufacturing plants across the Americas, executing procurement for stock replenishment and monitoring inbound deliveries. * Resolve raw material shortages promptly, mitigating risks and knowing when to escalate issues. * Align with local Supply Chain planners and managers to ensure a smooth and synchronized daily process. * Collaborate with the Procurement team to improve processes, delivery schedules, and supplier performance. * Optimize raw material availability, reduce global inventory days, and avoid write-offs. * Manage obsolete or slow-moving materials. * Participate in cross-functional initiatives as the responsible party for raw material planning. * Maintain well-documented and organized processes while handling large volumes of data. What Makes You the Ideal Candidate:* Languages: + Advanced English + Intermediate Spanish (preferred) * Education: + Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields * Prior experience in: + Materials planning, Supply Chain, production, procurement, or logistics + Chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or similar industrial environments * Essential Skills: + Ability to work under pressure with varying lead times + Quick decision-making and problem-solving + Effective risk mitigation and sound judgment on escalation timing + Strong organizational skills and routine to manage large data volumes + Clear and assertive communication with internal stakeholders, sales, and customers + Discipline and excellent follow-up across all involved functions * What Sets You Apart * Experience with technical and regulatory documentation * Prior participation in global or multicultural teams Why Join IFF?* Collaborative environment where the team truly supports one another * Culture of continuous learning — everyone learns something new every day * Dynamic routine: each day brings a different challenge 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 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