Senior Manager, Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & Inventory Management
Senior Manager, Global IBP & Inventory ManagementLocation: Tempe, AZ (Onsite 4 days/week) Position Type: Full-TimeThe Senior Manager Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & Inventory Management will lead the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the IBP process for a global business unit. This role partners with cross-functional leaders across product, demand, supply, and finance to ensure alignment, optimize decision-making, and drive business performance. This position plays a critical leadership role in orchestrating monthly IBP cycles, facilitating executive-level reviews, and ensuring data-driven strategic decisions across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesIBP Leadership & StrategyLead end-to-end IBP implementation and governance across the business unitDefine IBP vision and align with global processesDrive adoption and organizational change managementIBP Process ExecutionOrchestrate all IBP stages:Portfolio ReviewDemand ReviewSupply ReviewIntegrated ReconciliationManagement Business Review (MBR)Lead Integrated Reconciliation (IR) and facilitate MBR meetingsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with:FinanceProduct ManagementSupply ChainDemand Planning teamsEnsure alignment across financial, operational, and strategic goalsOperational & Financial AlignmentEnsure all functions operate with aligned forecasts and dataProvide insights on revenue, margin, and demand variabilityIdentify risks and develop gap-closing strategiesProcess Improvement & AnalyticsMonitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiativesEnhance IBP tools, reporting, and data qualityUtilize tools like Power BI / QlikView for data visualizationLeadership & Stakeholder EngagementAct as advisor to executive leadershipPresent recommendations and business scenariosLead cross-functional teams to resolve operational challengesMust-Have QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field3+ years experience in:Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OPDemand Planning / Supply PlanningStrong experience leading Monthly Business Reviews (MBR)Proven project management and cross-functional leadershipStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with data visualization tools (Power BI, QlikView, etc.)Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree / MBAExperience in medical device or healthcare industryAdvanced knowledge of IBP systems and toolsStrong finance and accounting understandingExperience driving organizational change and process transformationCore CompetenciesIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)Supply Chain & Demand PlanningFinancial & Operational AlignmentStrategic Decision-MakingCross-Functional LeadershipData Analytics & ReportingStakeholder ManagementIndustry ExperienceMedical Devices / Healthcare (Preferred)Manufacturing / Supply Chain-driven organizationsGlobal business environment