Director, IT SAP IBP Planning

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, IT – Supply Chain Planning will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of advanced planning capabilities across the enterprise, with a primary focus on SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and its integration with SAP S/4HANA.

This role serves as a strategic partner to Operations Leadership and Planning organizations, translating business priorities into scalable digital planning solutions across strategic, operational, and execution horizons. The leader will drive end-to-end planning transformation, enabling improved decision-making, service levels, and inventory performance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Planning & Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations Leadership, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to define and evolve planning capabilities aligned to business strategy


• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of IBP-driven planning processes, including:




• Demand Planning


• Inventory Planning


• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)


• Revenue Calibration / demand-shaping alignment




• Establish a unified planning vision connecting strategic, operational, and execution planning layers


• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technology roadmaps

2. End-to-End Planning Capability Buildout

• Drive integrated planning capabilities across the supply chain ecosystem:


• Strategic Planning (IBP Focus)
  
  
  
  • Demand Planning
  
  
  • Inventory Optimization & Planning
  
  
  • S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
  
  
  • Revenue Calibration and scenario modeling
  
  
  
  


• Operations Planning
  
  
  
  • Capable-to-Build (CTB)
  
  
  • Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  
  
  • Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
  
  
  • Supply Network Planning
  
  
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  
  
  
  


• Execution Planning & Fulfillment
  
  
  
  • Dispatch Lists optimization
  
  
  • Warehouse Kitting enablement
  
  
  • Order Promising (ATP/CTP capabilities)
  
  
  • Factory Detailed Scheduling integration
  
  
  
  

3. SAP IBP & S/4HANA Integration Leadership

• Lead architecture and delivery of SAP IBP integrated with SAP S/4HANA for seamless planning-to-execution processes


• Ensure tight integration across:




• Demand signals → supply plans → manufacturing execution


• Financial alignment with operational plans




• Drive adoption of SAP best practices and advanced capabilities (e.g., heuristics, optimization, scenario simulation)


• Oversee system design, data models, and planning master data governance

4. Transformation & Program Delivery

• Lead large-scale digital supply chain transformation programs across multiple regions and business units


• Establish delivery governance, roadmap prioritization, and value realization tracking


• Partner with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure end-to-end process standardization


• Drive agile and product-based ways of working in planning solution delivery

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team of planning solution architects, product owners, and analysts


• Foster strong collaboration between IT, planning, manufacturing, and logistics teams


• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and business value delivery

EXPERIENCE & SKILLSETS:

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    • 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning IT leadership roles
    
    
    • Deep hands-on experience with SAP IBP, including:
    
    
    • Proven experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA planning and execution processes
    
    
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      Demonstrated experience designing and delivering capabilities across:

      
      

      Strategic Planning

      
      
      
      
      • Demand Planning
      
      
      • Inventory Planning
      
      
      • S&OP / IBP
      
      
      • Revenue calibration / demand-financial alignment
      
      
      
      

      Operations Planning

      
      
      
      
      • CTB (Capable-to-Build)
      
      
      • MPS (Master Production Scheduling)
      
      
      • RCCP (Rough-Cut Capacity Planning)
      
      
      • Supply Network Planning
      
      
      • MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
      
      
      
      

      Execution Planning

      
      
      
      
      • Dispatch Lists
      
      
      • Warehouse Kitting
      
      
      • Order Promising (ATP/CTP)
      
      
      • Factory Detailed Scheduling
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Business & Leadership Skills
  
  
  
  • Strong track record of business partnering with Operations and Supply Chain leaders
  
  
  • Ability to translate complex planning requirements into scalable digital solutions
  
  
  • Experience leading global transformation programs and cross-functional teams
  
  
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  
  
  

• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, consumer goods, or industrial sectors


• Exposure to advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and AI-driven planning


• SAP certifications in IBP or S/4HANA Supply Chain modules


• Experience working in Asia-Pacific or global environments

Success Measures

• Adoption and maturity of integrated planning capabilities across IBP and S/4


• Improved forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels


• Alignment between financial, demand, and supply plans


• Strong business satisfaction and partnership with Operations leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment.


• Works in team and individual environments.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field, preferably with SAP IBP certification.