Inventory controller Intern at International Flavors & Fragrances

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Inventory Controller Intern

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. The combination of IFF and Frutarom unites us to form a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

About You

As the Inventory Controller Intern, you will be working with the MRP for planning and scheduling process orders based on demand and material availability. You will report and coordinate material/capacity issues appropriately to other departments - Production, QC, Raw Material Planning, Shop Floor Controllers and Customer Service. To be successful in those role, you will have a high school diploma, 3+ years work experience in the manufacturing planning process using and MPR system, and flexibility in new situations. You will have excellent interpersonal sills and the ability to effectively communicate with others.

Job Requirements

As a Junior Production Planner, your responsibilities are:

• Working with the MRP, review materials availability, plan and schedule Process Orders for release to Production.
• Communicate and coordinate closely with customer service department to ensure on time shipments.
• Report and resolve material shortage issues, working with inventory control and/or purchasing.
• Work closely with Shop Floor Controllers to ensure the proper work flow is being released to production.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Production department to ensure on time customer shipments.
• Particpate and coordinate with R&D, Customer Service, and manufacturing on new product introductions.
• Safety – Knows the appropriate standards, can find the correct procedure and follows accordingly. Attendance at safety classes and training sessions. Know emergency protocols and respond quickly and effectively.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma.
• Technical Knowledge
• Results Orientation
• Detail Orientation
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Customer Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills/ Communication
• Dealing with Change

Required Experience

• Exposure in the manufacturing planning process utilizing an MRP system would be an advantage.
• Flexible based on fluctuations (surge) in customer ordering patterns.