Senior Manager, Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & Inventory Management

Job Title:Senior Manager, Global IBP & Inventory Management
Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite – 4 days/week)
Position Type: Full-Time

The 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 Responsibilities
IBP Leadership & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end IBP implementation and governance across the business unit
• Define IBP vision and align with global processes
• Drive adoption and organizational change management

IBP Process Execution

• Orchestrate all IBP stages:
  • Portfolio Review
  • Demand Review
  • Supply Review
  • Integrated Reconciliation
  • Management Business Review (MBR)
• Lead Integrated Reconciliation (IR) and facilitate MBR meetings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Finance
  • Product Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Demand Planning teams
• Ensure alignment across financial, operational, and strategic goals

Operational & Financial Alignment

• Ensure all functions operate with aligned forecasts and data
• Provide insights on revenue, margin, and demand variability
• Identify risks and develop gap-closing strategies

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Enhance IBP tools, reporting, and data quality
• Utilize tools like Power BI / QlikView for data visualization

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as advisor to executive leadership
• Present recommendations and business scenarios
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 3+ years experience in:
  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP
  • Demand Planning / Supply Planning
• Strong experience leading Monthly Business Reviews (MBR)
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, QlikView, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree / MBA
• Experience in medical device or healthcare industry
• Advanced knowledge of IBP systems and tools
• Strong finance and accounting understanding
• Experience driving organizational change and process transformation

Core Competencies

• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Supply Chain & Demand Planning
• Financial & Operational Alignment
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Industry Experience

• Medical Devices / Healthcare (Preferred)
• Manufacturing / Supply Chain-driven organizations
• Global business environment