Distribution Requirements Planner

Job title: Distribution Requirements Planner

About the Role The Distribution Requirements Planner position at IFF focuses on balancing short-term supply and demand for assigned warehouses while aligning to long-term planning objectives. Based in Polanco, Mexico City, this hybrid role requires on-site presence once per week to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to sustain product availability and service levels.

What You'll Do

• Balance short-term supply and demand for assigned warehouses while aligning to long‑term planning objectives.
• Monitor open orders and proactively address production, quality, or raw material issues affecting the production plan.
• Lead order confirmation for designated warehouses, ensuring shipments meet customer and business requirements.
• Manage short‑term supply disruptions by collaborating closely with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Logistics, Transportation, 3PL partners, and commercial teams.
• Support strategic planning and inventory management for supply chains involving external manufacturing partners.
• Track inventory levels, slow movers, and other critical status indicators; drive actions to resolve and disposition inventory.
• Communicate proactively with cross‑functional teams when product availability or service levels are at risk.
• Facilitate recurring scheduling meetings to maintain alignment and ensure execution against the operating plan.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to measure schedule execution and identify improvement areas.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning principles and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken, written, and reading).
• Continuous improvement mindset with problem‑solving capability.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP, APO, or BW strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent credentials.
• Previous experience working with external manufacturing partners.
• Background in KPI development and performance analytics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and work-life balance.
• Growth opportunities within a global, science-driven organization.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-focused culture.
• Competitive compensation.