Job Title:
Business Planning Transformation Manager
Role Purpose:
Support the Future of Business Planning program and the Integrated Business Planning Model (IBPM) transformation, driving the merger of Demand Forecasting and Marketing Planning into a unified, efficient process. The role will enable process redesign, automation, and advanced forecasting capabilities, ensuring alignment across commercial, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- IBPM Transformation & Governance
- Assist in implementing the new IBPM framework, including quarterly planning cadence, governance pillars, and decision rights.
- Document current and future state processes, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and workflows.
- Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement and training.
- Forecasting & Planning Integration
- Consolidate demand forecasting and marketing planning processes into a single operating model.
- Support the development and Maintenance of bottom-up forecasts (24-month horizon), integrating market trends, pricing, promotions, and macroeconomic drivers.
- Build a central repository for marketing activities and drivers to support forecasting accuracy.
- Data & Analytics
- Drive automation and simplification of forecasting processes using tools like Kinaxis, Power BI, and SAP IBPN.
- Ensure data governance, quality, and consistency across systems (APO decommissioning and Kinaxis implementation).
- Support scenario planning and predictive modelling leveraging Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning solutions.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with commercial, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to align forecasts and planning assumptions.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on forecasting methodology and IBPM processes.
- Performance & Reporting
- Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership, highlighting forecast accuracy, variances, and actionable insights.
- Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with audit and governance standards.
Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience:
- 4+ years in demand forecasting, business planning, or marketing/data analysis.
- Proven experience in Business/Marketing planning transformation projects and cross-functional collaboration.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Kinaxis, SAP IBPN, and analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning forecasting tools and scenario planning.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Innate leader who is able to problem solve and find solutions.
- Ability to manage complex priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 9-12 months (project-based).
- Location: UK (with flexibility for remote collaboration).
