Technical Perfumery Reformulation Manager

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

As  a  Technical Perfumery Reformulation Manager you will be in charge of optimising the resources and the results of the reformulation activities the company is confronted with every year to defend its business.

The role is based  in Tlalnepantla on a hybrid working scheme.

Together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and manage reformulation projects across 8,000+ fragrance formulas globally.
• Drive value creation initiatives related to regulatory compliance, sustainability, supply continuity, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate and monitor reformulation activities to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Support crisis management efforts by developing proactive solutions to raw material supply disruptions.
• Partner with Technical Perfumers to prioritize and execute reformulation projects effectively.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track project status and business impact.
• Optimize ingredient utilization and contribute to portfolio simplification initiatives.
• Lead and mentor Reformulation Project Coordinators, ensuring appropriate prioritization and workload management.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to improve processes, data quality, and system effectiveness.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Perfumery, or a related scientific discipline.
• Desired Experience in fragrance development, reformulation, technical project management, or related functions is a plus.
• Knowledge of fragrance raw materials and formulation processes is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.
• Advanced proficiency in project tracking, reporting, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within the fragrance, flavors, consumer goods, or specialty chemicals industries.
• Knowledge of formulation databases, regulatory requirements, and ingredient portfolio management.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in fragrance innovation and creation.
• Lead high-impact projects with visibility across the organization.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and international stakeholders.
• Work in a culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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