Senior Manager IBP DACH (m/f/d)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• This role is a strategic middle-management position that can lead to broader supply chain leadership roles, such as Director of Supply Chain or Head of Planning for a larger region. The experience in leading transformational projects (like o9 implementation) and managing a mature IBP process is highly valuable for advancing to VP-level positions in Operations or Supply Chain. It also provides a strong foundation for moving into general management or commercial strategy roles due to its cross-functional nature.
• You will own and lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle for the DACH region, ensuring alignment between commercial, supply chain, and financial plans. Your core tasks include facilitating cross-functional reviews, analyzing performance data to identify risks and opportunities, and driving continuous improvement of the planning process and tools. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert, building IBP capabilities across the organization and leading the implementation of new planning systems like o9.
• You need deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes, particularly in demand planning and S&OP/IBP within the FMCG sector. Strong analytical skills are essential to interpret complex data and generate actionable business insights. Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills are crucial to influence stakeholders and lead discussions at the senior leadership level. Proficiency in planning software and digital tools is also required.

申请策略

• Research Mondelēz International's recent business performance and strategic priorities in the DACH region. In your application and interviews, demonstrate not just your technical planning knowledge, but also your understanding of how effective IBP drives commercial success in the snacking market.
• Quantify your achievements in previous IBP, S&OP, or demand planning roles, especially improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, or cost savings. Highlight specific experiences where you led or played a key role in implementing or improving a planning process or system. Emphasize leadership experiences in a matrix environment, showcasing your ability to influence without direct authority and facilitate decision-making among diverse stakeholders.
• If not already proficient, familiarize yourself with advanced planning systems (like o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis) and data visualization tools (like Power BI, Tableau). Brush up on financial acumen to better understand the linkages between operational plans and P&L impacts. Practice structuring and delivering executive-level presentations that tell a compelling story with data.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers, focusing on your specific actions and the quantifiable impact of your work. Frame your answers to show how your contributions linked operational planning to business outcomes (revenue, cost, service). Demonstrate a balance between process rigor (adherence to governance) and business pragmatism (making trade-offs to achieve goals).
• Walk me through how you would lead a monthly IBP cycle from start to finish.
• Describe a time when you had to challenge a commercial forecast or a supply plan. What was the situation and outcome?
• How do you measure the success of an IBP process, and what KPIs do you prioritize?
• Tell me about your experience with planning system implementations or major process transformations.
• Give an example of a difficult cross-functional conflict you mediated during a planning cycle. How did you resolve it?
• Prepare 2-3 detailed case studies from your past experience that cover process leadership, data analysis/insight generation, and stakeholder management. Be ready to discuss the specific challenges and dynamics of the FMCG supply chain, especially in the DACH region. Review the key principles and benefits of a mature Integrated Business Planning framework to articulate your philosophy.