Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager

Kratos Industries, LLC; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kratos Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced IBP/S&OP planning leader to unify demand, supply, and financial planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own the IBP governance, drive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, and translate complex inputs into executable demand and revenue plans.

The role emphasizes scenario planning, risk management, and continuous improvement of planning processes using tools like Anaplan and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in IBP, S&OP, or related planning roles.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or in progress.
• Experience leading S&OP/IBP in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consensus demand plan using forecasting and inputs.
• Lead the monthly S&OP / IBP process and governance.
• Translate upstream inputs into actionable planning outputs.
• Identify risks and opportunities and perform scenario planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to align plans.
• Monitor project pipelines and revenue realization risks.
• Incorporate supply constraints into executable plans.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.
• Own the IBP process and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (in progress)

Tools

Anaplan

JobBoss

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Main Activities

Organization: Individual Contributor Model

Main Interface: Internal: Planning, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Sales, Finance

Budget: No Budgetary Oversight

Key Responsibilities

Project & Business Planning

• Develop and maintain a consensus demand plan incorporating statistical forecasting, historical trends, and commercial inputs
• Integrate key business drivers into planning assumptions, including:
• Customer funding approvals and release timing
• Project award timing and backlog conversion
• Engineering readiness and product change activity
• Utility coordination and site readiness schedules
• Support a rolling 12–18 month planning horizon to enable proactive decision-making
• Own forecast accuracy and bias performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop 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 Leadership

• Lead the Demand Review as part of the monthly S&OP / IBP process
• Establish and manage the demand review cadence, including inputs, assumptions, and outputs aligned to financial targets
• Translate complex upstream inputs (projects, engineering, customer signals) into actionable planning outputs
• Identify risks and opportunities and lead scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs across service, cost, and inventory
• Support the evolution toward a fully integrated, data-driven IBP process
• Manage 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 & Leadership

• Own 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 Integration

• Incorporate supply-side constraints into planning, including:
• Long-lead component availability and supplier lead times
• Internal engineering and production capacity constraints
• Align demand plans with supply capabilities to ensure executable and realistic plans
• Highlight imbalances between demand and supply, driving cross-functional resolution
• Lead 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 Optimization

• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, cost, and working capital targets
• Monitor inventory performance, including turns, days on hand, and excess & obsolete (E&O)
• Proactively identify risks related to supply-demand imbalances and recommend mitigation actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Logistics to align plans and priorities
• Drive accountability across functions to ensure alignment and execution against the plan
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve trade-offs and support decision-making

Analytics & Systems Enablement

• Leverage planning tools (Anaplan), ERP systems (JobBoss), and CRM data to support forecasting and analysis
• Translate data into actionable insights to support business decisions
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into key metrics and trends
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate trade-offs across service, inventory, and cost

Education

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 environment
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based / make-to-order environment preferred
• Proven ability to translate complex, cross-functional inputs into actionable plans
• Experience influencing executive leadership and leading cross-functional business reviews.
• Demonstrated leader with strong strategic and operational skills to lead transformational change
• Experience leveraging demand planning and ERP systems (Anaplan, JobBoss, SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Inventory management knowledge is essential
• Experience managing complex project portfolios, backlog conversion, and capacity planning strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Proven ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization
• Ability to perform scenario modeling and evaluate trade-offs across service, cost, and inventory
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Experience with data extraction, cleansing, and manipulation across multiple systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and ownership
• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain

Working Environment

The 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)