Job Description
Job SummaryAre you passionate in identifying new trends and business ventures? Do you aspire to be part of the team that brings new business opportunities for a global organization?IFF is a global leader in food ingredients and flavors industry and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Flavors team as Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager.If you are ready to join an organization with the energy and excitement of a start-up with the stability that comes from a proven track record of one of the world’s largest and most successful Food Ingredient companies, we invite you to apply!Your Focus As Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager, you will be working closely with Global and Regional teams to identify opportunities for business growth. You will need you to roll out strategies, coordinating projects and identification for future projects opportunities to ensure growth and business wins. You will primarily consist of analyzing the business in depth, drawing inferences from it to prepare strategies and support with business development.This role is Gurgaon, India based and will report to Sub-Regional Lead (Nourish), ISC.How you will contribute and leadDevelop the region growth strategy plan and drive the implementation.Formulate specific go-to-market strategies for new growth initiatives and leading key programs for the Indian sub-continent for the Flavors business.Use analytics to derive a critical understanding of business nuances and draw important business conclusions.Lead the India portfolio management team activities.Liaison with global portfolio management core team.Coordinate key global strategies and projects and the implement in India.Communicate the key business objectives and interact with staff throughout the Company to provide leadership, direction and foster team spirit.What you will need to be successfulExtensive experience in a senior business leadership role with technical or commercial background.Minimum 5-6 years of significant management experience, preferably within the Food Ingredients/Food Industry.Proven ability to work on business analytics is a must have.Proven ability to prepare effective communication decks to ensure that strategic conclusions can be effectively explained and shared.Proven ability to communicate effectively with all relevant parts of the organization as well as external customers.Resources, budget and people management and leadership skills.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
