INTRODUCTION
A leading international FMCG company is seeking an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Lead! The role involves achieving aligned Market demand plan, approved by Market Management team, effectively manage collection of Business Intelligence from Commercial and Finance teams and integrate it into the demand plan, balance supply and demand, ensure successful inventory management throughout the supply chain and follow up on product availability at market level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Run routine Market IBP process with involvement of Commercial, Finance, Marketing and Business Planning teams with following key accountabilities
- Participate in Supply Chain projects and initiatives and lead their local implementation
- Collaborate with various departments of the Company to ensure effective IBP process: Commercial Strategy and Deployment/ Finance /Business Development and Planning / Marketing / Distribution and Service delivery /Supply Chain Synchronization Hub /Global IBP and Global Supply Chain Category / Product Portfolio Management and Deployment /Other functions based on specific business needs
- Contribute to Market’s Budget and/or target setting process by ensuring proper forecasting process
- Indirect leadership of cross-functional teams as part of IBP process facilitation
- Ensure full personal compliance with Regime of Confidentiality applicable to any commercial and competitive sensitive information
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 3+ Years of experience within FMCG or Electronics industry with exposure to Supply Chain, Sales Strategy, Business Planning & Development or Finance
- Ability to lead S&OP meetings and Project management skills are strong plus
- End 2 End Supply Chain / Integrated Business Planning Processes knowledge/experience preferred
- APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications preferred
- Working knowledge of Project / product prioritization process and tools - Top-down and bottom-up, driver-based planning and forecasting, data based - PC - Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Finance principles: Working knowledge of major financial concepts (profit & loss, cash flow statement) and principles of company budget cycle (OB, RF)
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Working knowledge of SAP, Supply Chain Planning and Forecasting Solutions (E2OPEN suite), Financial Planning systems is a strong plus