Director of IBP ( FMCG​/Supply Chain​/Finance​/Hybrid; Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 07/07/2025

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Gate Source HR is an international recruitment and human resources consulting firm with a global footprint. We work with businesses and institutions of all sizes, from start-ups to large organizations, and assist in converting international HR challenges into growth opportunities. Our recruitment and staffing specialists partner with clients and candidates to fill roles in Agriculture, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Energy, Mining across the Americas.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to take ownership of our clients Integrated Business Planning (IBP) function in the FMCG industry. This position plays a critical role in aligning demand planning, supply chain operations, and financial objectives to enable agile, informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring vision, structure, and cross-functional influence to enhance our planning capabilities and support scalable growth.

Core Responsibilities

Evaluate existing IBP practices, identify key gaps, and develop a roadmap for process enhancements.

Lead and coordinate the monthly IBP cycle, ensuring alignment across demand forecasts, supply capabilities, and financial targets.

Maintain governance over IBP tools, processes, cadence, and performance indicators.

Facilitate executive-level planning reviews and master business review sessions.

Champion improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and scenario-based planning.

Proactively surface risks and opportunities to support transparent and forward-thinking decision-making.

Align tactical supply chain planning with broader strategic objectives.

Work closely with finance, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure business alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).

10+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, IBP, or S&OP, ideally within manufacturing or consumer goods.

Deep knowledge of planning systems (e.g., Relex), ERP solutions, and data analytics tools.

Strong background in leading complex planning processes and managing stakeholder relationships.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.

Proven ability to drive change and implement new processes with lasting impact.