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Senior Integrated Business Planning Manager
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Senior Integrated Business Planning Manager
Location: East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Hybrid). Open for W2 candidates only. Apply via Dice today.
Job Description The Senior Manager for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a high‑visibility role designed to act as a force‑multiplier for the Sr. Director of IBP, driving the maturity and effectiveness of the company’s most critical planning processes in alignment with global expectations. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives on transforming business processes, influencing without hierarchical authority, and connecting operational plans to financial and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
IBP Process Mastery & Governance: Ensuring all IBP review steps are designed and implemented according to Mondelez International standard IBP practice; act as steward of the process discipline; accountable for full integration and overall compliance to Demand Review, Supply Review, IR and BPR processes.
Process Design & Continuous Improvement: Own and manage the IBP process, overseeing and guiding IBP process and tool improvement at the BU level; lead the design and implementation of improvements to the end‑to‑end IBP process; identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and enhance cross‑functional collaboration to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health.
Strategy & Transformation Projects: Partner with the Sr. Director to formulate and drive the long‑term IBP strategy and Best‑in‑Class Vision; manage key strategic projects to advance IBP maturity, including technology evaluation, organizational change management, and capability building.
Cross‑Functional Leadership: Serve as the central hub for IBP, building strong partnerships with leaders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure one integrated plan.
Performance Management: Implement necessary metrics, scorecards and KPIs to ensure success tracking for each IBP review step, including process measures and output measures.
Key Deliverables
A robust, efficient, and respected monthly IBP process that enables confident decision‑making.
Continuous improvements in key business metrics (e.g., increased forecast accuracy, reduced inventory, improved service levels) as a result of process enhancements.
Successful implementation of IBP improvement projects, on time and within scope.
A clearly articulated IBP strategy and roadmap, endorsed by senior leadership.
A self‑sustaining IBP culture, evidenced by a business‑wide community of practice that is proficient, engaged, and accountable for running the IBP process effectively.
Required Competencies & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Economics.
7+ years of proven experience in designing, implementing, or leading a mature Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process; must have been a lead, supervisor or manager in IBP or S&OP in previous roles.
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology – preferred.
Tools/Systems: SAP APO, SAP IBP 360, SAP ECC or SAP ERP; experience with o9 highly preferred.
About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia and over 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets – including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector and utilities – Stefanini is a CMM level 5 IT consulting company with a worldwide footprint.
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Job Description The Senior Manager for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a high‑visibility role designed to act as a force‑multiplier for the Sr. Director of IBP, driving the maturity and effectiveness of the company’s most critical planning processes in alignment with global expectations. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives on transforming business processes, influencing without hierarchical authority, and connecting operational plans to financial and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
IBP Process Mastery & Governance: Ensuring all IBP review steps are designed and implemented according to Mondelez International standard IBP practice; act as steward of the process discipline; accountable for full integration and overall compliance to Demand Review, Supply Review, IR and BPR processes.
Process Design & Continuous Improvement: Own and manage the IBP process, overseeing and guiding IBP process and tool improvement at the BU level; lead the design and implementation of improvements to the end‑to‑end IBP process; identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and enhance cross‑functional collaboration to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health.
Strategy & Transformation Projects: Partner with the Sr. Director to formulate and drive the long‑term IBP strategy and Best‑in‑Class Vision; manage key strategic projects to advance IBP maturity, including technology evaluation, organizational change management, and capability building.
Cross‑Functional Leadership: Serve as the central hub for IBP, building strong partnerships with leaders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure one integrated plan.
Performance Management: Implement necessary metrics, scorecards and KPIs to ensure success tracking for each IBP review step, including process measures and output measures.
Key Deliverables
A robust, efficient, and respected monthly IBP process that enables confident decision‑making.
Continuous improvements in key business metrics (e.g., increased forecast accuracy, reduced inventory, improved service levels) as a result of process enhancements.
Successful implementation of IBP improvement projects, on time and within scope.
A clearly articulated IBP strategy and roadmap, endorsed by senior leadership.
A self‑sustaining IBP culture, evidenced by a business‑wide community of practice that is proficient, engaged, and accountable for running the IBP process effectively.
Required Competencies & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Economics.
7+ years of proven experience in designing, implementing, or leading a mature Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process; must have been a lead, supervisor or manager in IBP or S&OP in previous roles.
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology – preferred.
Tools/Systems: SAP APO, SAP IBP 360, SAP ECC or SAP ERP; experience with o9 highly preferred.
About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia and over 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets – including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector and utilities – Stefanini is a CMM level 5 IT consulting company with a worldwide footprint.
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