Business Process Specialist

About the Role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, is seeking a talented individual to join our Food Ingredients business unit in Memphis, TN. This on-site role offers an opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring accurate inventory management, production reporting, and system integrity. As part of a creative, solution-oriented team, you'll contribute to sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Responsibilities

• Own daily inventory reconciliation processes to ensure accurate production reporting, inventory balances, and SAP transaction integrity.
• Execute and analyze inventory, production, and materials management reports to identify discrepancies and drive timely resolution.
li>Perform production confirmations, transaction corrections, backflush activities, and inventory adjustments within SAP to maintain system accuracy.
• Support inventory control through reconciliation of raw materials, chemical inventories, and production volumes while investigating and resolving variances.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Accounting teams to improve data integrity and business process effectiveness.
• Lead and support management system activities, including self-assessments, investigations, corrective actions, compliance tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support month-end close activities through reconciliations, reporting, journal entry support, accrual validation, and financial transaction accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate non-value-added activities, and improve operational efficiency across the site.
• Promote compliance with company policies, internal controls, EHSS requirements, and cGMP standards while ensuring sustainable process execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Human Resources, Organizational Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business processes, inventory management, manufacturing operations, accounting, supply chain, or related functions.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, including inventory transactions, production reporting, and materials management processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience building effective relationships across multiple functions and influencing stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing sustainable solutions.

Skills

• Experience in food, ingredients, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments operating under cGMP standards (preferred).
• Proven success leading inventory management initiatives, business process improvement projects, or cross-functional operational excellence efforts (preferred).
• Experience supporting investigations, management of change activities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), audits, or compliance programs (preferred).

Why Choose Us

• Be part of a global organization recognized for innovation, sustainability, and industry leadership.
• Make a direct impact on operational performance and business results within a growing manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Leadership.
• Contribute to meaningful continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and business value.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.
• Join a culture that values safety, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork.

Note: IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners, expected to close in the first half of 2027. This position is part of the Food Ingredients business unit and will transition to CVC Capital Partners upon closing.