IBPE Sr. Manager - Scenario Planning & Automation

Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Integrated Business Planning & Execution (IBPE) serves as the Supply Chain Control Tower for the organization, responsible for proactively identifying, quantifying, and resolving supply chain risks and inefficiencies across inventory, procurement, manufacturing, and planning execution.
This role bridges supply chain operations, analytics, data engineering, automation, and business execution to ensure critical supply chain decisions are supported by accurate data, advanced modeling, and actionable insights. Leveraging deep expertise in Supply Chain Management, SAP Production Planning, Python, SQL, process automation, and advanced simulation techniques, the Senior Manager will drive measurable improvements in inventory performance, working capital utilization, material availability, production readiness, and operational efficiency.
Unlike traditional planning roles, this position is accountable not only for identifying issues and opportunities but also for driving cross-functional execution through closure. The successful candidate will lead the resolution of supply chain risks, oversee implementation of corrective actions, and ensure benefits are realized through sustained operational improvements.
This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, supply chain knowledge, business acumen, and leadership influence to transform data-driven insights into tangible business results.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Control Tower Leadership
Serve as the organization's central point of visibility for inventory, procurement, material availability, production readiness, and supply chain risk.
Establish proactive monitoring capabilities that identify operational risks, inventory exposures, system issues, and efficiency opportunities before they impact business performance.
Develop automated exception management and risk-monitoring frameworks that provide real-time visibility to critical supply chain issues.
Translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and lead execution of corrective actions across the organization.
Own the lifecycle of critical supply chain issues from identification through mitigation, resolution, validation, and closure.
Track realization of operational and financial benefits associated with implemented improvements.
Inventory Optimization & Working Capital Management
Drive initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, optimize working capital, and reduce excess, obsolete, and expiring inventory.
Develop visibility and control mechanisms for:
Excess inventory
Obsolete inventory
Slow-moving inventory
Expiring inventory
Shelf-life extension opportunities
Material liability exposure
Identify purchase orders requiring cancellation, rescheduling, delay, acceleration, or enhanced monitoring.
Lead implementation of inventory mitigation plans and procurement actions.
Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize inventory investments while maintaining supply continuity.
Measure and report realized savings and inventory performance improvements resulting from implemented actions.
SAP Production Planning & Supply Chain Systems Leadership
Serve as the business subject matter expert for SAP Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management, and MRP execution.
Evaluate planning inputs and outputs to ensure planning decisions are supported by accurate and reliable data.
Analyze and resolve issues related to:
Bills of Material (BOMs)
Routings
Production Versions
Work Centers
Material Master Data
Procurement Master Data
MRP Parameters
Lead-Time Assumptions
Assess the impact of SAP configurations and data structures on inventory performance, procurement effectiveness, and manufacturing execution.
Drive system enhancements and process improvements that improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
Partner with IT and Digital teams to strengthen data integrity and planning system capabilities.
Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering & Automation
Lead the development of advanced analytical and automation solutions that enable faster and more effective supply chain decision-making.
Design and implement automated data pipelines integrating ERP, planning, procurement, manufacturing, and operational data sources.
Eliminate manual reporting and repetitive analytical tasks through scalable automation solutions.
Utilize Python and SQL to develop:
Automated reporting solutions
Exception monitoring systems
Data validation routines
Inventory optimization models
Supply chain performance dashboards
Predictive analytics tools
Build and maintain executive dashboards supporting inventory management, procurement optimization, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management.
Collaborate with Digital, Data Engineering, and IT teams to establish sustainable analytical and reporting infrastructure.
Advanced Simulation & Decision Support
Develop advanced simulation capabilities that proactively support supply chain decision-making.
Design and execute simulations evaluating:
Demand variability
Supplier delays
Capacity constraints
Material shortages
Production bottlenecks
Lead-time fluctuations
Inventory policy changes
Shelf-life limitations
Build MRP simulation capabilities to improve planning accuracy and material availability assessments.
Develop capacity-constrained models to support manufacturing and production planning decisions.
Utilize scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and quantitative methods to evaluate operational and financial impacts.
Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations supported by advanced analytical and simulation models.
Supply Chain Risk Management & Resolution
Develop methodologies that proactively identify supply chain risks and vulnerabilities.
Monitor material shortages, supplier performance issues, inventory liabilities, capacity limitations, and execution risks.
Lead cross-functional action plans to mitigate identified risks and drive timely resolution.
Establish accountability, milestones, and governance mechanisms for mitigation activities.
Track effectiveness of corrective actions and validate that expected outcomes are achieved.
Conduct post-resolution reviews to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Ensure high-priority supply chain risks are managed through closure and benefits are fully realized.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
Partner closely with Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Quality, Commercial Operations, and Digital organizations.
Influence organizational decisions through data-driven analysis and fact-based recommendations.
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation.
Present findings, business cases, risk assessments, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
Drive stakeholder alignment and ensure execution of agreed-upon action plans.
Remove barriers that prevent successful implementation of improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
Minimum Requiremnents
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Analytics, Procurement, Production Planning, or related functions.
Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management principles, including inventory optimization, procurement, manufacturing operations, MRP, and capacity planning.
Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational decisions to financial results.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills.
Ability to lead through influence and drive accountability across organizations without direct reporting relationships.
Technical Requirements
SAP & Supply Chain Systems
Advanced expertise in SAP ERP, including:
Production Planning (PP)
Materials Management (MM)
Inventory Management
MRP Planning and Execution
Production Orders
Procurement Processes
Master Data Governance
Deep understanding of:
Bills of Material (BOMs)
Routings
Work Centers
Production Versions
Material Master Data
Capacity Planning
Manufacturing Execution Processes
Supply Chain Planning Logic
Ability to challenge planning assumptions and validate SAP outputs through operational and technical expertise.
Data Engineering & Analytics
Advanced Python proficiency, including:
Scripting
ETL Automation
Data Pipelines
Data Transformation
Process Automation
Predictive Analytics
Supply Chain Modeling