Business Planning Manager

Filtrona; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtrona is seeking an experienced Business Planning Manager to lead end-to-end global supply planning across a complex manufacturing and distribution network. You will align demand, supply, inventory and capacity to support growth and customer service excellence.

In this role you will drive Integrated Business Planning (IBP), optimize stock levels and planning processes, and monitor performance across sites worldwide. A strong analytical mindset and ERP/SAP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or S&OP in manufacturing.
• Strong IBP/S&OP experience across cross-functional teams.
• Proven proficiency with ERP systems, SAP ERP and SAP IBP preferred.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global demand and supply planning across multiple sites.
• Develop and translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans balancing service & cost.
• Drive IBP processes and inventory optimization to improve working capital.
• Monitor KPIs like inventory turns and service levels; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance to align plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP IBP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Planning Manager to manage and optimize our end-to-end global supply planning processes across a complex manufacturing and distribution network. This role plays a critical part in aligning demand, supply, inventory, and capacity strategies to support business growth, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with Commercial and Operations teams, you will drive Integrated Business Planning (IBP), strengthen supply network performance, and identify opportunities to improve service, cost, and working capital outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with hands‑on experience in global supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Global Demand & Supply Planning

• Partner with Commercial and Sales teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and planning assumptions.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans that balance customer service, inventory, capacity, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate supply and capacity planning activities across global manufacturing sites.
• Support rough‑cut capacity planning (RCCP) and global supply planning processes, taking into account production constraints, lead times, maintenance schedules, and available capacity.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of new product launches, product transitions, and phase‑outs.

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & Inventory Management

• Manage effective Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives.
• Develop optimized inventory and supply plans to support revenue growth, service‑level targets, and working capital performance.
• Monitor inventory health, forecasting accuracy, stock ageing, and inventory risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Track and report key supply chain performance indicators, including inventory turns, service levels, capacity utilization, and supply performance.
• Identify supply‑demand imbalances, constraints, and business risks, recommending practical mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and cost performance.

Network Optimization & Compliance

• Lead supply network optimization initiatives, including manufacturing footprint reviews, inventory deployment strategies, warehouse network optimization, and logistics improvements.
• Ensure supply planning activities comply with relevant regulatory, customs, trade, and transportation requirements.
• Support business continuity and supply risk management initiatives to strengthen supply network resilience.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, business planning, S&OP, IBP, or broader supply chain management roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization, production planning, and logistics.
• Experience leading or supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or similar cross‑functional planning processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to convert data into actionable business decisions.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems; experience with SAP ERP and SAP IBP is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple sites, regions, and organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and project management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working within a global manufacturing or highly regulated industry environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated success in driving planning process improvements, inventory optimization, and supply chain transformation initiatives.