DTS Business Planning Solution owner

IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.

The role is based in Chennai, India. Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

As a DTS Business Planning Solution owner, you will be responsible for establishing a governance structure over the Supply chain Planning and Production landscape using IBP, ePPDS, SCM7/APO, support outlining Supply Chain Planning and production Strategy within IFF.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Own the Manufacturing IT strategy and overall Manufacturing portfolio, ensuring alignment of business requirements with technology solutions across the organization.
• Drive portfolio governance and strategic roadmap execution for Manufacturing IT initiatives, aligning priorities across multiple business functions.
• Lead and manage a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team of domain experts and project managers through robust PMO governance practices.
• Oversee the successful delivery of Manufacturing programs and projects, ensuring execution within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage a portfolio of prioritized planning initiatives, coordinating resources and activities to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with business units and corporate functions to identify opportunities, define goals, and translate requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Program and project manage strategic planning initiatives, driving end-to-end implementation and business value realization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deploy capabilities across platforms including SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Order Fulfillment, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of business planning and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern supply chain processes, planning methodologies, and manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT and/or Supply Chain Management, including the deployment of business planning and manufacturing systems and processes.
• Deep knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, SAP S/4HANA, and other planning solutions, with the ability to apply these technologies to business requirements.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and enterprise application landscapes.
• Experience integrating ERP solutions, including SAP QM, SAP EWM, and SAP SD, to support end-to-end business processes.
• Proven experience in project portfolio management, including governance, prioritization, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams, including remote and multicultural environments.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, drive outcomes, and travel as required to support business needs.
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How Would You Stand Out?

• Deep expertise in Manufacturing IT, Supply Chain Planning, and SAP solutions (IBP, APO, S/4HANA).
• Proven success leading global transformation programs and cross-cultural remote teams.
• Strong ability to align business strategy with technology solutions, delivering results on time and within budget.

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a global organization that values innovation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more