Plant Planner

IFF•Beloit, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division channels passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This role is based in Beloit, WI, and is an on-site position. The Plant Planner will be part of a creative, solution-oriented team focused on achieving greatness and making a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles within manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of SAP systems, including IBP, ECC, and ePPDS.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and plant operations.
Experience working in cross-functional environments with operations, supply chain, and customer service teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex data and priorities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing production needs.
Effective communication skills in business English, with strong collaboration capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SAP or planning tools.
Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes.
Strong expertise in capacity planning, inventory optimization, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface between Site Operations, Manufacturing Technology, and Supply Chain Planning, ensuring effective daily collaboration.
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with plant capacity, constraints, and demand requirements.
Convert planned orders into executable process orders and ensure readiness for production.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on real-time production performance and changes.
Optimize production schedules considering material availability, operational priorities, and business objectives.
Coordinate planning activities with maintenance schedules, shutdowns, and operational constraints.
Identify and proactively resolve issues related to inventory, raw materials, quality, and plant performance.
Ensure continuous communication of schedule updates and risks across stakeholders.