IBP Manager

Overview

The vision is to improve decision making process synchronized across the enterprise through one aligned volume forecast that is automated with human intervention when needed, and fueled by next-gen talent, analytics and technologies.

The ultimate goal of the IBP program is to capture the value coming from better volume demand planning in Poland, supporting the profitable growth agenda, putting business improvements in the heart of this process

The IBP Manager oversees the IBP Process execution on a monthly (iS&OP) / weekly (iS&OE) basis and organizes the relevant reviews. He/she is the first liaison person with key functions
- Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, DX, NRM - effectively coordinating all IS&OP and IS&OE forums, registering R&O and supervisioning the different scenarios being generated by Demand Planning and Supply Planning teams.

Also, ensures overall Volume demand forecast quality and consistency for MT and ST horizons across all output levels (MU and Channels).

• Experience in generating accurate Demand Planning outputs and manage DP tools and organization at fast moving consumer goods, including advanced modelling, collaborative planning, demand sensing, promotions planning, new product introduction planning, demand shaping and demand scenarios management
• High level of credibility & business acumen is required, must be commercially savvy, with strong analytical skills. Strong understanding of the IBP processes, demand planning and forecasting
• Mastery of category dynamics across channels
• Ability to process and resolve complex issues, establish priorities and action plans across the value chain
• Good executive maturity:
  • Interacting with, influencing & aligning peers and senior leaders.
  • Leadership through influencing senior colleagues from all functions but primarily, Supply chain, Sales, Marketing and Finance.
  • Managing ambiguity, working within a complex, fluid cross-functional environment managing significant amounts of change and being able to influence a broad base of cross-functional stakeholders & peers.
  • The ability to understand and provide a top-line strategic view or, where needed to back up recommendations for Leadership Team decisions, a very detailed and accurate analysis is a critical skill.
  • Ability to take a holistic business view.
• Would typically have a strong forecast ability background with sound commercial, finance & supply chain understanding, including S&OE, S&OP and AOP experience
• Excellence consensus building skills , confident when dealing with different profiles & LT members with more seniority and experience. Be sensitive to cultural differences, and able to deal with these
• Hugely passionate advocate of the IBP process and its demand planning elements – ability to engage, build rapport & trusted among the IBP participants
• Strong team player
• Self-starter capable of managing his/her own agenda within a complex, fast paced environment.
• Comfortable with process discipline and process adherence, but also able to identify and take opportunities to further develop and strengthen the process without compromising the end state
• Demonstrated degree level…