Lead Operator

IFF•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Ensuring excellence in execution - from procurement to supply chain and reliability - delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. As an Inventory Lead, you are responsible for monitoring and controlling the raw materials and manufacturing supplies for the site. You analyze inventory levels, stock movements, storage conditions, cycle count activities, and quality checks. By working closely with Planning, Production, Quality Control, Warehouse teams, and external auditors, you support operational excellence while ensuring product availability and minimizing costs.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and a high commitment to accuracy
The ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and dynamic environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Exhibit LEAN and 5S skillset and impeccable organization skills preferred
Forklift certified

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with audits or continuous improvement initiatives within a warehouse or production environment

Responsibilities

Ensuring proper labeling and organization in the warehouse, in compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and 6S standards, including facilitating 5S warehouse audit walks
Contributing to standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inventory and warehouse activities
Investigating stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and trends, and developing action plans to prevent recurrence, including proper documentation of root cause analyses
Leading the full cycle count program, from planning and execution to follow-up actions, documentation, KPI reporting, and collaboration with internal and external auditors
Maintaining accurate inventory records in the ERP system and ensuring all stock movements are correctly processed and documented
Supporting administrative processing of internal requests and following up on recurring processes
Working closely with Warehouse, Production, and Planning teams to optimize material flow, storage methods, and inventory handling
Identifying opportunities to improve inventory control processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Supporting the implementation of system improvements, new tools, or automation related to stock management
Ensure all areas of storage are properly labeled and make certain that the right products or items are stored in the proper and right storage locations
Ensure all procedures are being followed accurately in the warehouse and unloading processes
Ensure proper paperwork is completed and all BOLs are submitted to purchasing team