Supply Chain, Planning Process Expert - Senior Manager

Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and integrated business planning functions Translate complex US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable technical requirements within SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP environments Drive planning solution design, configuration alignment, and deployment activities to support business transformation initiatives Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live execution Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and operational agility Define, shape, and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision, ensuring strong alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and broader business priorities Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, or supply chain transformation roles Proven experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation programs Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Experience translating business requirements into technical and functional solution designs Demonstrated expertise in planning process governance, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, and SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation. Capable of translating complex market dynamics into actionable planning insights while driving operational excellence and governance across planning functions. Highest-signal resume keywords SAP S/4HANA Implementation SAP IBP Implementation Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Operational Excellence ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Supply Chain Management Integrated Business Planning Forecasting Inventory Optimization Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Data Model Design User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Advanced Analytics Scenario Planning Process Governance Soft Skills Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Presentation Skills Industry Keywords Business Transformation Planning Standards Performance Metrics Operational Agility Market Demand Patterns #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor