Production Intern

Responsibilities

• Support the Finished Goods Plant Planner for Colors in scheduling the manufacturing of intermediates and finished products.
• Manage Make to Stock (MTS) product replenishment based on forecasts, including order entry and validation.
• Monitor sales versus estimates and track products at risk of slow-moving or write-off status.
• Validate the availability of key raw materials and packaging components.
• Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure consistent supply.
• Assign production lots and sequences to optimize efficiency for semi-finished and finished goods.
• Monitor daily production, packaging, and extraction plan compliance.
• Document and update standard production times, yields, and units produced per hour.

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Intermediate English language skills.
• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate across all organizational levels.
• Strong synthesis and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in pre-professional internships within similar production planning or supply chain roles.

About the Company

IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition. We deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences to elevate everyday products and enhance the human experience.