Planner

IFF • South Brunswick, NJ

9d • $52,556 - $75,080 • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. The Lab Planner for Production provides master schedules for plant production operations to meet agreed shipping requirements. The work requires basic knowledge of plant capacities, equipment, and processes and how they interact. The role is mainly responsible for a small-scale plant or part of production. It is based onsite in Dayton, New Jersey, on the day shift.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of SAP (SD, MM, PP modules) or similar ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience prioritizing work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate across Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Planning teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting chemical, flavor, or specialty manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with toll manufacturing coordination and inventory reconciliation.
• Prior exposure to high-odor or specialty chemical production environments.

Responsibilities

• Review planning reports, create STOs, and convert planned orders to process orders aligned with customer ship dates.
• Consolidate and optimize process orders, including consumption of available blocked stock.
• Schedule manufacturing activities based on equipment availability and delivery requirements.
• Identify material shortages and proactively communicate issues to ensure rapid resolution.
• Print, review, and maintain shop floor documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper prioritization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, QC, and Production on order or schedule changes.
• Incorporate QC-approved distressed inventory into new batches to minimize financial loss.
• Support manufacturing with inventory discrepancies, rescheduling due to equipment issues, and documentation reprints.
• Coordinate purchase orders and schedules with outside toll manufacturers, including invoice and GRIR monitoring.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed