Operational Excellence & Portfolio Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample requests, including receipt, tracking, storage, and distribution to internal stakeholders
• Support raw material and alternate vendor qualification processes to ensure compliance and continuity
• Facilitate New Product Introduction (NPI) and Ingredient Qualification Request (IQR) processes across teams
• Maintain and validate portfolio, supplier, and product data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support data collection, cleansing, reporting, and dashboard updates for business insights
• Coordinate sensory, analytical, and technical evaluations, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
• Contribute to portfolio rationalization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, and status tracking across multiple activities
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Technical, Innovation, and Business teams to support operational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience coordinating projects or activities across multiple functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Power BI, or SharePoint
• Experience supporting product lifecycle or portfolio management processes
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Strong collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and diverse business processes
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

About the Company

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences. We deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products, advancing wellness and enhancing the human experience through science, creativity, and heart.