Integrated Business Planning Manager (IBP)

Valeo; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer has an opening for an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager to be based anywhere in the UK. The role requires leading the IBP cycle, ensuring decision-ready outputs, and managing cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proactive management of priorities and possess experience in integrated planning. A vital role focused on continuous improvement and strategic influence across teams is available in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing the IBP cycle.
• Proactive and structured individual thriving on ownership.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the complete IBP cycle.
• Manage meeting cadences and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and maintain action logs and templates.
• Collaborate with various departments for alignment.
• Support rollout of IBP maturity initiatives.
• Lead scenario planning for strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Integrated planning or S&OP

Facilitation and influencing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Valeo Foods have a new permanent role, which can be based anywhere in the UK for an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager . This role will include an element of travel across UK sites as and when needed. This role is to lead and manage the UK Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle, ensuring timely, high-quality, and decision-ready outputs across all planning forums. This role is crucial in driving cross-functional alignment and establishing governance standards throughout the business. Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and structured individual who thrives on ownership and accountability. You will be able to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes through others. Be comfortable facilitating meetings and influencing across levels. and have experience in integrated planning or S&OP.

• Own and coordinate the complete IBP cycle (Demand reviews, Product Reviews, Supply reviews, IR, and MBR).
• Manage meeting cadences, diaries, and stakeholder engagement across functions.
• Prepare and maintain decks, pre-reads, and action logs for each forum.
• Ensure standardisation of templates, escalation paths, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to reconcile priorities and drive alignment.
• Support the rollout of IBP maturity initiatives, including Oliver Wight Class-A standards.
• Lead scenario planning and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in the IBP processes and reporting.