IBP Senior Manager

JOB SUMMARY 

The IBP Manager oversees end-to-end demand and supply planning, driving the IBP/S&OP process to align business objectives with operational execution while optimizing service levels, inventory, and overall supply chain performance. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Integrated Business Planning (IBP / S&OP) 

• Lead and orchestrate the end-to-end IBP/S&OP. 

• Consolidate and validate inputs across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams. 

• Provide scenarios and recommendations to support leadership decision-making. 

• Ensure alignment between business targets, demand forecasts, and supply capabilities. 

2. Demand & Supply Integration 

• Oversee demand planning and ensure forecast accuracy, bias control, and continuous improvement. 

• Translate demand plans into feasible supply, production, and inventory strategies. 

• Balance demand and supply constraints through scenario planning and risk mitigation. 

• Lead cross-functional alignment to manage demand fluctuations and supply risks proactively. 

3. Supply Planning & Inventory Optimization 

• Ensure development and execution of supply plans (MPS, MRP, deployment planning). 

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels (DIO) while maintaining service level (DIFOT). 

• Manage slow-moving and obsolete stock (SMOS) and drive corrective actions. 

• Collaborate with factories, procurement, and logistics to ensure supply continuity. 

4. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement 

• Track and improve key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, DIFOT, DIO, SMOS, Output Reliability. 

• Identify root causes of performance gaps and drive corrective & preventive actions. 

• Standardize planning processes and enhance planning capabilities/tools (e.g., SAP, IBP systems). 

• Lead initiatives to improve end-to-end planning efficiency and data quality. 

5. Cross-functional Collaboration 

• Partner with Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams. 

• Participate in new product development and ensure readiness from planning perspective. 

• Act as the key bridge between commercial and supply teams. 

6. Team Leadership 

• Lead, coach, and develop Demand & Supply Planning teams. 

• Build a high-performance, data-driven and collaborative planning organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. 

• Master's degree is a plus. 

Experience 

• Minimum 8–10 years in Supply Chain Planning / IBP / S&OP in FMCG or similar industry. 

• Proven experience managing both Demand Planning and Supply Planning functions. 

• Strong experience in leading S&OP / IBP at organizational level. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong business acumen with end-to-end supply chain thinking. 

• Excellent analytical, scenario planning, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills. 

• Ability to lead cross-functional decision-making in a complex environment. 

• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capability. 

• Proficiency in ERP/SAP and planning tools; experience with IBP systems is a plus.