Job Description:
Job Purpose/Overview
The IBP Manager plays a critical role in driving the Integrated Business Planning process by connecting commercial plans, supply chain assumptions, and operational realities with financial commitments.
Lead the IBP 5 Step Cluster process (Steps 1-5) and drive alignment between all relevant functions.
Own the orchestration of all elements within IBP (Short term execution plan S&OE, IBP steps, and Annual Operating Plan) to ensure seamless translation of strategy into execution.
Job Responsibilities
Drive the Integrated Business Planning Process
Lead the monthly IBP cycle across portfolio management, forecasting, supply-demand alignment, financial reconciliation, and management reviews.
Coordinate cross-functional discussions to identify business risks, opportunities, and key assumptions.
Ensure timely governance and adherence to IBP processes and milestones.
Financial Forecasting & Business Performance
Consolidate and challenge commercial, operational, and financial assumptions to develop robust forecasts.
Drive rolling forecasts and scenario planning activities.
Analyze variances versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year, and Strategic Plans.
Identify performance trends and articulate business implications to stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Business Partnering
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Supply, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams.
Drive accountability for forecast assumptions and action plans across functions.
Performance Insights & Analytics
Build & maintain executive level scorecards
Monitor and analyze key business indicators including:
Revenue and Volume Performance
Forecast Accuracy
Inventory Health
Customer Service Levels
Activity Evaluation/Management
Context and Scope
Explain how the job gets done and the way it operates within the team and with stakeholders
The role partners closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply , Manufacturing, Procurement, and Leadership teams to deliver a robust rolling forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
The incumbent will lead cross-functional alignment of volume, revenue, inventory, and productivity assumptions while ensuring that business plans remain financially realistic and operationally executable.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
• MBA (Operations/Finance)
Knowledge / Experience
• 8–12 years of experience in Business (Demand, Supply) Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Financial Planning or similar experience
• Meaningful experience influencing senior leaders and shaping/ deploying strategy.
• Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food Manufacturing, or similar industries preferred.
• Exposure to cross-functional planning processes and business partnering roles.
