About the role
- Own and coordinate the complete IBP cycle (Demand reviews, Product Reviews, Supply reviews, IR, and MBR).
- Manage meeting cadences, diaries, and stakeholder engagement across functions.
- Prepare and maintain decks, pre-reads, and action logs for each forum.
- Ensure standardisation of templates, escalation paths, and governance processes.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to reconcile priorities and drive alignment.
- Support the rollout of IBP maturity initiatives, including Oliver Wight Class-A standards.
- Lead scenario planning and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in the IBP processes and reporting.
Requirements
- Previous experience in IBP and/or S&OP.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience in planning, forecasting, or business operations within FMCG or similar sectors.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Flexible working.
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
- Death in service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Retailer discount platform.
- Staff discount.
- And plenty more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
IBPS&OPplanningforecastingbusiness operationsscenario planningcontinuous improvementreporting
Soft skills
organisational skillscoordination skillsstakeholder managementcommunication skillspresentation skillsanalytical mindsetattention to detail
Certifications
Oliver Wight Class-A standards