IBP Manager Mars Snacking Mumbai

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 planS&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

812 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.