Warehouse Lead

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (on-site).

About the role

Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, and internal material flow. Ensure accurate receiving, inspection, labeling, and storage of incoming materials. Oversee shipping activities to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment. Coordinate material movement to support production needs and schedules. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock verification, and discrepancy resolution. Ensure proper stock rotation using FEFO principles. Support production by ensuring timely staging and delivery of materials and packaging. Drive compliance with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards across warehouse operations. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for efficiency, safety, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, and internal material flow
• Ensure accurate receiving, inspection, labeling, and storage of incoming materials
• Oversee shipping activities to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment
• Cover material movement to support production needs and schedules
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock verification, and discrepancy resolution
• Ensure proper stock rotation using FEFO principles
• Support production by ensuring timely staging and delivery of materials and packaging
• Drive compliance with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards across warehouse operations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for efficiency, safety, and organization

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred
• +3–5 years of warehouse experience, ideally within food or manufacturing environments
• Experience coordinating shipping, receiving, and internal material flow in a fast-paced setting
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counting and stock rotation (QAD preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse scanning tools
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GMP/HACCP)
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and shifts
• Ability to perform hands-on work, including physical tasks and working in temperature-controlled environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional education in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred
• +3–5 years of warehouse experience, ideally within food or manufacturing environments
• Experience coordinating shipping, receiving, and internal material flow in a fast-paced setting
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counting and stock rotation (QAD preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse scanning tools
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GMP/HACCP)
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and shifts
• Ability to perform hands-on work, including physical tasks and working in temperature-controlled environments

Skills

• Warehouse management
• Inbound and outbound logistics
• Inventory control
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• ERP systems (QAD preferred)
• Warehouse scanning tools

Benefits

Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and product quality

Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Career growth opportunities within a global organization

Exposure to cross-functional supply chain and manufacturing operations

Global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering natural solutions and accelerating growth strategy

Believes in the diversity of its employees and values their unique contributions