Senior Logistics Manager

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

As the Senior Logistics Manager, you will lead the North America logistics organization within our Health & Biosciences Business Unit, overseeing transportation and 3PL warehousing. This role is partially remote and can be located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Madison, WI, and is open to other IFF locations within the Health & Biosciences Unit.

You will serve as the key logistics contact for the regional business unit leadership team and ensure operational excellence in transportation and warehousing execution.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Drive operational execution for transportation and 3PL warehousing across North America.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in distribution operations.
• Manage on-time delivery performance and open order execution.
• Optimize finished product distribution expenses and forwarder management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency.
• Oversee 3PL inventory management programs and creation of new supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of logistics professionals, including coordinators and specialists.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of logistics management experience with advanced knowledge of warehousing and domestic transportation.
• Proven people management experience with strong leadership skills.
• Understanding of GMP requirements.
• Experience in cold chain (refrigerated and frozen) warehousing and distribution.
• Proficiency in SAP and TMS processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

How Would You Stand Out?

• APICS or other supply chain certifications.
• Experience in global logistics strategy development.
• Demonstrated success in implementing innovative supply chain solutions.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead logistics operations for a global leader in health and biosciences.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401K with competitive company contribution, paternity leave, and other benefit programs.
• Commitment to sustainability and innovation in supply chain practices.
• Be part of a team that drives meaningful impact on products people use every day.

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