Global Productivity & PMO Analyst - Flavors Job Summary International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation of scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products that the world craves. With over 130 years of innovation, IFF combines the beauty of art and the precision of science to deliver unparalleled products in the food, beverage, scent, home and personal care, and health sectors. Our mission is to apply science and creativity for a better world, continually pushing past traditional boundaries to imagine new possibilities and expand our customers' opportunities.
The Company leverages its competitive advantages of brand understanding and consumer insight combined with its focus on R&D and innovation, to provide customers with differentiated product offerings. IFF is a member of the S&P 500 Index. We have sales, manufacturing, and creative facilities in over 30 countries worldwide.
We are seeking a Global Productivity Analyst (& PMO) to coordinate various productivity initiatives within our Flavors Division. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments, including supply chain, sourcing, operations, commercial, and finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and have experience in managing productivity projects. In your role as Global Productivity Analyst, you will be part of our Global Productivity & PMO team, supporting the Global Productivity Manager as well as many other stakeholders to ideate, drive, and execute productivity initiatives within our Flavors Division, in order to support margin expansion and continuous process optimization, allowing the business to reinvest for growth.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: General responsibilities: Support key productivity initiatives across the Flavors Division, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.Partner with the Finance team to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity programs.Project Management: Develop and maintain a project structure for each productivity initiative. Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Report project progress and results to stakeholders and senior management.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with functional departments and business units to identify and implement productivity improvement initiatives. Provide training and support to teams on productivity tools and techniques.YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Master's degree or MBA is beneficial.Minimum of 5 years of experience in productivity management, supply chain management, or a related field.Fluent in English and Spanish is a must.Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.Basic knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
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