IFF
IFF
IFF develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions for industries including food and beverage, personal care, healthcare, consulting, and marketing. Combining scientific expertise with creative development, the company works on products and experiences used in everyday life, with a focus on sustainable innovation, responsible sourcing, and environmental and social governance. Its large global organization offers opportunities across research, product development, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions.

Data Analyst, Demand Planning — Brazil (Remote)

Analyze demand planning performance, forecasting metrics, and business trends for IFF in a remote Brazil-based role. Build reporting solutions, identify root causes, and provide insights that support planning transformation and cross-functional decisions.

Description

  • Track demand planning KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add, and related measures
  • Create, manage, and improve dashboards, scorecards, reports, and performance monitoring tools
  • Investigate forecast variances, planning deficiencies, and operational performance problems to identify root causes
  • Evaluate demand trends, customer behavior, product results, and the business factors influencing performance
  • Combine and verify information from multiple data sources to maintain reliable, consistent, and accurate datasets
  • Support monthly Demand Reviews and business reviews with analytical recommendations and performance reporting
  • Collaborate with planners, commercial and finance teams, supply planning, technology partners, and external stakeholders
  • Assist with planning transformations, capability launches, process enhancements, testing, and adoption activities
  • Maintain documentation for reporting methods, KPI definitions, governance requirements, and analytical workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, data analytics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related analytical field
  • Professional experience in demand planning, supply chain, business analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or a comparable area
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets, reporting platforms, and performance measurement frameworks
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with Power BI or a comparable business intelligence and visualization platform
  • Knowledge of data analysis, dashboard creation, reporting automation, and performance management
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex findings to varied audiences
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning for demand planning
  • Understanding of Sales and Operations Planning, Integrated Business Planning, and Demand Review processes
  • Experience using SQL and advanced data querying methods
  • Familiarity with forecasting metrics such as Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and Forecast Value Add
  • Background in global, matrixed organizations with cross-functional stakeholder groups
  • Experience supporting OTC Scent & Taste and/or PWB business processes
  • Knowledge of MyBIS reporting environments, analytics tools, and planning data structures

Benefits

  • Work fully remotely
  • Collaborate with international teams and stakeholders
  • Participate in planning transformation and digital improvement programs
  • Access ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities
  • Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment that welcomes diverse perspectives
  • Help advance a more data-driven planning organization

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