IBP Director

The Integrated Business Planning Process Leader (IBP) will lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for the Industrial Wood Division. This role is responsible for partnering with the Regional Business Leaders to deliver sales and profitability goals by aligning the business functions on a single business plan and identifying solutions as sales and profitability gaps occur. This position will report directly to Vice President, Finance / Controller. The IBP leader will be directly responsible for implementation, and ongoing continuous improvement of Integrated Business Planning process. The role develops the process and, where appropriate, integrating into enterprise business processes. The role monitors the quality of input / output of the various process steps, leads the Integrated Reconciliation Review (IRR) process, updates the Executive Leadership team, facilitates the Management Business Review (MBR) process, and manages action items. Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http : / / www.myswbenefits.com / . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. Provide IWD leadership team with information that supports decision-making to align the company’s Product / Portfolio, Demand, Supply, and financial plans and requirements, and deliver strategic objectives. Ensure organizational adoption and acceptance of the IBP process to improve control and utilization of IWD resources. As Owner and Leader of the Integrated Reconciliation (IR), lead cross-functional teams as required to resolve projected supply / demand imbalances and other issues within the decision-making space authorized by the leadership team. Provide analytical support to improve the quality and timeliness of IBP data and reporting for Product / Portfolio, Demand, Supply, and Finance, including contingency plans and changes. In support of the demand owner and finance, ensure the systems and business processes establish IBP as the centralized demand hub to consolidate, analyze, track, and report demand and financial projection monthly changes. Partner with Finance to increase reliance on financial indicators in the IBP decision-making processes improving the annual budgeting process. Arrange IBP education, as required, to ensure broad organizational support and alignment behind the IBP process, especially during periods when there are personnel changes among process leaders and owners. Serve as the primary business liaison between IWD and GSC. Effectively implement the IWD Integrated Business Planning process within each region. Support IBP process step owners through facilitation, design, implementation, continuous improvement, and end-to-end integration of the IBP process, including the Portfolio Management Review (PMR), Demand Review (DR), Supply Review (SR), Integrated Reconciliation Review (IRR), and Management Business Review (MBR) Develop and maintain appropriate communications mechanisms to ensure that information from the process steps flow properly to those that require information both within and dependent upon the monthly IBP cycle Develop, maintain and report on IBP-relevant KPIs that clearly demonstrate business performance results across a spectrum of critical objectives and guide the proper focusing / refocusing of resources Ensure that the design of the IBP process reflects a best practice from a process perspective while supporting organizational strategies, structure, accountabilities, and complexities Identify and implement appropriate tools to support the Integrated Business Planning process and ensure aggregate plans can be easily translated to executable detailed plans Conduct periodic assessments of the robustness and value of the IBP process and recommend structural improvements where needed Manage strategic projects as needed. FORMAL EDUCATION : Required : Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business, Finance or Marketing, or related field Preferred : MBA APICS CSCP and CPIM certifications KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE : Required : Previous experience in sales, marketing, supply chain, logistics or finance 10 years industry experience Demonstrated ability to work with executive management, stakeholders and to influence and drive change at all levels of a matrixed organization, across multiple cultures, disciplines, and geographies Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing large-scale programs. Project Management software, MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and other data analysis tools required. Preferred : IBP experience Cross functional experience Experience in the Coatings and / or Chemical Industry Application of Lean and Six Sigma skills TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 30%