Job Description
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise, and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México (hybrid role – partially remote), working Monday to Friday. Be part of a compliant, detail-oriented, and responsible team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Manage and control regulated chemical precursors within the site, ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Act as the designated health authority representative before COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk)
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to regulated materials handling
- Supervise storage practices of regulated materials in accordance with applicable health regulations
- Ensure proper management and daily updates of COFEPRIS-authorized control books, including verification and signature of movements
- Perform monthly reconciliation between physical inventory and official control records
- Conduct periodic audits related to regulated materials, including Ethylic Alcohol controls
- Support and participate in regulatory inspections and verification visits conducted by COFEPRIS
- Prepare annual balances and reports of regulated materials for submission to COFEPRIS
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience managing regulated chemical substances or working in regulated environments
- Knowledge of Mexican regulatory requirements related to controlled chemical substances
- Experience in documentation control, compliance processes, and audit readiness
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation
- Knowledge of inventory control and reconciliation processes
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with regulatory authorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word)
- Intermediate English proficiency (required)
How Would You Stand Out?
- Previous experience interacting directly with COFEPRIS or similar regulatory authorities
- Experience managing control books for regulated materials
- Strong compliance mindset and ability to handle regulatory audits confidently
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work in a highly regulated and impactful compliance role
- Exposure to regulatory processes and government interactions
- Collaborative and compliance-driven work environment
- Professional development within EHS and regulatory functions
- Cross-functional exposure across operations and quality teams
- Career growth within a global organization
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