Ibp Manager Mars Snacking Mumbai

**Job Description:** **Job Purpose/Overview** * The IBP Manager plays a critical role in driving the Integrated Business Planning process by connecting commercial plans, supply chain assumptions, and operational realities with financial commitments. * Lead the IBP 5 Step Cluster process (Steps 1-5) and drive alignment between all relevant functions. * Own the orchestration of all elements within IBP (Short term execution plan S&OE, IBP steps, and Annual Operating Plan) to ensure seamless translation of strategy into execution. **Job Responsibilities** **Drive the Integrated Business Planning Process** * Lead the monthly IBP cycle across portfolio management, forecasting, supply-demand alignment, financial reconciliation, and management reviews. * Coordinate cross-functional discussions to identify business risks, opportunities, and key assumptions. * Ensure timely governance and adherence to IBP processes and milestones. **Financial Forecasting & Business Performance** * Consolidate and challenge commercial, operational, and financial assumptions to develop robust forecasts. * Drive rolling forecasts and scenario planning activities. * Analyze variances versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year, and Strategic Plans. * Identify performance trends and articulate business implications to stakeholders. **Cross-Functional Business Partnering** * Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Supply, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams. * Drive accountability for forecast assumptions and action plans across functions. **Performance Insights & Analytics** * Build & maintain executive level scorecards * Monitor and analyze key business indicators including: * Revenue and Volume Performance * Forecast Accuracy * Inventory Health * Customer Service Levels * Activity Evaluation/Management **Context and Scope** **Explain how the job gets done and the way it operates within the team and with stakeholders** * The role partners closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply , Manufacturing, Procurement, and Leadership teams to deliver a robust rolling forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making. * The incumbent will lead cross-functional alignment of volume, revenue, inventory, and productivity assumptions while ensuring that business plans remain financially realistic and operationally executable. **Job Specifications****/Qualifications** **Education & Professional Qualifications** • MBA (Operations/Finance) **Knowledge / Experience** • 8–12 years of experience in Business (Demand, Supply) Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Financial Planning or similar experience • Meaningful experience influencing senior leaders and shaping/ deploying strategy. • Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food Manufacturing, or similar industries preferred. • Exposure to cross-functional planning processes and business partnering roles.