IBP Demand Process Manager (mfd)
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Process Manager is a key leadership role within the Materials Management Organization (MMO) reporting to the IBP Manager. This position is responsible for leading the demand planning process for Powers capital components across multiple business lines supporting both Heavy Duty New Units (HDNU) Gas Services and Steam Power Services.The role owns the Demand Management Review (DMR) the first step in the monthly Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This includes consolidating backlog forecasted demand and convertible orders into a single aligned demand signal that supports operational planning supply capacity decisions inventory strategies and financial commitments.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Own and lead the Demand Management Review (DMR) the first step of the monthly Sales Inventory & Operational Planning (SI&OP)/ IBP process.
- Develop manage and continuously improve the end-to-end demand planning process for capital components across a five year planning horizon with monthly buckets.
- Create a robust data-driven demand signal integrating inputs from ERP SFDC Commercial intelligence and historical demand patterns and business assumptions.
- Ensure the demand plan supports business requirements across HDNU upgrades core & contractual service agreements (CSA).
- Partner closely with Commercial Finance Supply Chain Product Management Segment and Regional teams.
- Influence senior and cross-functional stakeholders to improve demand quality transparency accountability and decision-making.
- Own the functional and technical direction of demand planning tools and data flows including Demantra Oracle Cloud integrations with ERP Event Vision and SFDC/ NEX.
- Manage large complex data sets and convert them into meaningful business insights risks & actions.
- Develop reporting dashboards and performance analytics to improve visibility into forecast performance demand trends and planning exceptions.
- Partner with IT/ digital teams as needed to enhance planning systems capabilities automation and usability.
- Continuously improve each DMR cycle by identifying and eliminating waste increasing efficiency and improving output quality.
- Lead Kaizen and other process improvement initiatives to deliver measurable improvements in planning effectiveness and business outcomes.
- Lead coach and develop a team of demand planning professionals currently including two IBP Demand Planners and one Demand Analyst
- Serve as a subject matter expert and educator for the broader organization on demand planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Significant experience in demand planning forecasting supply planning materials management or contractual agreements.
- Significant experience leading teams and/or managing in a global business environment
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
- If candidate located in Hungary successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
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