Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
We are looking for a Senior Logistics Manager to oversee the EMEA logistics organization within the Health & Biosciences Business Unit. This role manages transportation and 3PL warehousing operations and serves as the primary logistics partner to the regional cross-functional management team. The position is accountable for end-to-end operational execution and performance management across all transportation and third-party warehousing activities.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
The essential management functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Distribution Safety & Quality
On Time Delivery Performance
Open Order Management Execution
Finished Product Distribution Expense Management
Forwarder Management
Customer Experience (Internal & External)
Continuous Improvement and Productivity Pipeline
3PL Inventory Management Programs and Creation of New Supply Chains
People Management: manage a team of logistics professionals (including coordinators, specialists, and warehouse contract administrators), and mentor, coach, and develop team members
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or logistics preferred, but not required
Minimum of 7 years of logistics management experience with advanced knowledge of warehousing operations and all modes of transportation
Demonstrated people management experience
Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and warehousing requirements
Previous experience in cold chain (refrigerated and frozen) warehousing and distribution
Working knowledge of SAP and TMS processes
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication (verbal and written), stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Creative, continuous improvement mindset with strong change management skills and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
How You Would Stand Out
Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery performance and cost efficiency
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and external partners (e.g., 3PLs, forwarders)
Why Choose Us
Join a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration.
Access to opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
Attractive compensation and benefits that support overall well‑being.
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
Skills Required
- Minimum of 7 years of logistics management experience
- Demonstrated people management experience
- Understanding of GMP and warehousing requirements
- Previous experience in cold chain warehousing and distribution
- Working knowledge of SAP and TMS processes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
