Integrated Business Planning Leader

Job Summary

The Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Leader will drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and enterprise scalability. This role will lead core transformation programs--including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), enterprise productivity initiatives, Six Sigma continuous improvement, Procurement analytics, and acquisition integration. This leader will partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, IT, and Procurement to build data-driven processes, strengthen planning discipline, and ensure the organization meets strategic growth and productivity targets, including successful integration of acquired businesses.

• Productivity Program Management
• Build and manage enterprise-wide productivity and cost-saving programs.
• Establish frameworks to identify, track, and deliver cost, margin, and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with functional leaders to drive accountability for initiatives.
• Provide executive-level reporting on productivity performance vs. targets.
• Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
• Establish and scale a practical Six Sigma-based continuous improvement program focused on solving real business problems and delivering measurable results.
• Lead Six Sigma and Lean initiatives across functions to improve process performance.
• Drive enablement of the program by training and coaching teams on problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, Lean tools).
• Develop a pipeline of continuous improvement projects tied to strategic and financial outcomes.
• Procurement Support & Analytics
• Provide analytical leadership to Procurement to enhance decision-making and vendor performance.
• Support sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier rationalization.
• Improve spend visibility using dashboards, analytics tools, and KPIs.
• S&OP Leadership
• Own and lead the company s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process end-to-end.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on demand, supply, and financial projections.
• Improve forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and service-level performance.
• Develop and manage S&OP dashboards, KPIs, and monthly review cadence.
• Acquisition Integration
• Lead cross-functional integration efforts for acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Commercial teams to develop and execute integration plans.
• Establish integration governance, milestones, and success metrics.
• Identify and capture synergy opportunities, including cost savings, process harmonization, and performance improvements.
• Ensure timely stabilization of planning, reporting, and operational processes post-close.
• Cross-functional Leadership & Change Management
• Serve as a change leader to embed best practices and scalable processes across the organization.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT.
• Support executive decision-making through financial modeling, scenario planning, and performance insights.