Project Intern

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.​

The role is based in Shanghai, FA, On-site. Be part of a dedicated, resourceful, resilient team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Assist in project planning by creating work breakdown structures, timelines, and dependency maps using standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Project, Smartsheet).
• Maintain project trackers and RAID logs (risks, actions, issues, dependencies) with timely updates and follow‑up on open items.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track action items to ensure decisions and tasks are documented and completed.
• Organize and manage project documentation in SharePoint/Teams, ensuring version control and compliance with naming standards.
• Collect and analyze project data to build status reports and dashboards for milestone and KPI tracking.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on project management best practices; summarize findings and recommend improvements.
• Support vendor and procurement activities, including RFQs, PO tracking, and invoice reconciliation, while monitoring budget alignment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on data privacy, EHS, and information security; escalate risks or incidents promptly.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Good command of English both verbal and written.
• Major in Marketing & International Trade
• Have a bachelor or master degree.
• Able to work at least 6 months and 2 days a week.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Good communication skills, Flavor & Fragrance working experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Critical thinking.

Why Choose Us?

• Training opportunities.
• Learning and development programs.

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