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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
Strategic Planning
Operations Planning
- 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
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering capabilities across:
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Planning
- S&OP / IBP
- Revenue calibration / demand-financial alignment
- 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.
