Creative Catalog Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Catalog Director in continuously evolving and optimising the portfolio of ingredients and associated attributes available to perfumers
• Lead and orchestrate Olfactive Family Reviews with stakeholders across Procurement, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Product Development, and Perfumery
• Drive initiatives to improve category win rates and margins while reducing supply chain risks
• Lead weekly and monthly Strategic Review Committee meetings and progress resulting actions and projects
• Manage ingredient attributes through governance processes and tools, ensuring data integrity and accuracy for formulation decisions
• Conduct analyses and provide insights for fact-based leadership decision-making
• Communicate Creative Catalogue developments, strategic decisions, ingredient changes, and alternative solutions to the global perfumery community
• Monitor the ingredient landscape through supplier relationships, industry events, trade fairs, collaboration with IFF Corporate Purchasing and Analytics teams, and competitive activity tracking
• Support crisis management initiatives and provide guidance on ingredient sample logistics and operational activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with key perfumery ingredients and their characteristics
• Good understanding of ingredient data management and portfolio analysis
• Strong interest in patents, supply chain management, ingredient registration requirements, and database management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities
• Genuine passion for perfumery and fragrance creation
• High level of curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional and international environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent team-working and collaboration skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ingredient data management, portfolio analysis, and stakeholder communication within the perfumery industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure data integrity for formulation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ingredient Data Management
• Portfolio Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Capabilities
• Supply Chain Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Ingredient Characterization
• Data Governance
• Analytical Techniques
• Formulation Decision Support
• Patents Understanding

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Industry Keywords

• Olfactive Family Reviews
• Fragrance Creation
• Ingredient Registration Requirements
• Supply Chain Risks
• Cross-Functional Collaboration