Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager

Integrated Business Planning ManagerLegrand has an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager to join the Data Center Power & Control (DPC) team, supporting the Critical Power Distribution (Kratos) business in Arvada, CO.The Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager, is responsible for leading the cross-functional planning process for a complex, project-based business environment. The role integrates commercial opportunities, project execution milestones, engineering readiness, supply constraints, and financial objectives into a single executable business plan. The IBP Manager serves as the primary facilitator of alignment across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure forecasted demand can be successfully converted into revenue.This role is responsible for leading the demand and supply alignment processes within a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework. The IBP Planning Manager develops and owns the consensus plan by integrating statistical forecasting, market intelligence, project-based inputs, and operational constraints to align demand, supply, and financial objectives.The role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to enable data-driven decision-making, manage risk, and optimize service, inventory, and working capital. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical capability, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence decisions across all levels of the organization.This position reports to the Sr. Director, Demand Planning.Main Activities:Organization: Individual Contributor ModelMain Interface: Internal: Planning, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Sales, FinanceBudget: No Budgetary OversightKey Responsibilities:Project & Business PlanningDevelop and maintain a consensus demand plan incorporating statistical forecasting, historical trends, and commercial inputsIntegrate key business drivers into planning assumptions, including:Customer funding approvals and release timingProject award timing and backlog conversionEngineering readiness and product change activityUtility coordination and site readiness schedulesSupport a rolling 12–18 month planning horizon to enable proactive decision-makingOwn forecast accuracy and bias performance, driving continuous improvement initiativesDevelop and maintain a project-based business forecast driven by customer awards, backlog conversion, funding approvals, and deployment schedules.Monitor project pipelines and assess probability-to-award, timing, and revenue realization risks.Evaluate project milestone achievement including engineering release maturity, customer approvals, utility readiness, and site construction schedules.Partner with commercial teams to improve visibility to project timing changes and backlog risk.Drive planning assumptions that reflect project execution realities rather than solely statistical forecast models.S&OP / IBP LeadershipLead the Demand Review as part of the monthly S&OP / IBP processEstablish and manage the demand review cadence, including inputs, assumptions, and outputs aligned to financial targetsTranslate complex upstream inputs (projects, engineering, customer signals) into actionable planning outputsIdentify risks and opportunities and lead scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs across service, cost, and inventorySupport the evolution toward a fully integrated, data-driven IBP processManage the conversion of project backlog into executable demand and revenue plans.Identify gaps between project bookings, engineering readiness, production capacity, and revenue forecasts.Partner with Sales and Finance to evaluate revenue attainment risks and opportunities.IBP Governance & LeadershipOwn the monthly IBP process and governance structure across the Kratos business.Establish planning standards, assumptions, metrics, and reporting frameworks.Facilitate executive reviews and ensure alignment between commercial, operational, and financial plans.Escalate key business risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and organizational capabilities.Supply & Constraint IntegrationIncorporate supply-side constraints into planning, including:Long-lead component availability and supplier lead timesInternal engineering and production capacity constraintsAlign demand plans with supply capabilities to ensure executable and realistic plansHighlight imbalances between demand and supply, driving cross-functional resolutionLead cross-functional reviews of supply, capacity, and engineering constraints impacting project execution.Drive prioritization decisions when constraints exist.Develop contingency plans for critical supplier, capacity, and schedule risks.Inventory & Working Capital OptimizationDevelop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, cost, and working capital targetsMonitor inventory performance, including turns, days on hand, and excess & obsolete (E&O)Proactively identify risks related to supply-demand imbalances and recommend mitigation actionsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Logistics to align plans and prioritiesDrive accountability across functions to ensure alignment and execution against the planFacilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve trade-offs and support decision-makingAnalytics & Systems EnablementLeverage planning tools (Anaplan), ERP systems (JobBoss), and CRM data to support forecasting and analysisTranslate data into actionable insights to support business decisionsDevelop and maintain reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into key metrics and trendsPerform scenario analysis to evaluate trade-offs across service, inventory, and costEducation:Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Supply Chain Management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience:7-10 years of experience in Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Program Management, or related field in a make to order manufacturing environment. APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) or in the progress of obtaining APICS Basic Certification, preferred.Experience leading or supporting S&OP / IBP processes project-driven manufacturing environmentExperience in a manufacturing or project-based / make-to-order environment preferredProven ability to translate complex, cross-functional inputs into actionable plansExperience influencing executive leadership and leading cross-functional business reviews.Demonstrated leader with strong strategic and operational skills to lead transformational changeExperience leveraging demand planning and ERP systems (Anaplan, JobBoss, SAP, Oracle or similar)Inventory management knowledge is essentialExperience managing complex project portfolios, backlog conversion, and capacity planning strongly preferredSkills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insightsProven ability to influence and lead in a matrix organizationAbility to perform scenario modeling and evaluate trade-offs across service, cost, and inventoryStrong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levelsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis toolsExperience with data extraction, cleansing, and manipulation across multiple systemsStrong project management and organizational skillsResults-driven with a high level of accountability and ownershipKnowledge of end-to-end Supply ChainWorking EnvironmentThe role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities may shift. Success requires adaptability, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Legrand is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.Ability to travel as needed (domestic/international)