Vice President, Integrated Business Planning
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Integrated Business Planning to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This leader will oversee the strategy and execution of an enterprise-wide integrated planning capability that aligns supply chain, operations, and commercial priorities. The role will drive executive alignment, strengthen governance, and create a common planning framework that supports smarter decisions across a complex matrix organization. This is a highly visible position focused on enabling cross-functional transformation, improving planning discipline, and connecting day-to-day operations with long-term business goals. The ideal candidate will partner closely with senior leaders to embed integrated business planning into core management processes and elevate organizational maturity over time.
Responsibilities
- Educate executive leaders on IBP principles and governance
- Establish IBP as a core component of the company's management operations
- Create a unified planning language and decision-making framework
- Drive organizational change to eliminate siloed planning
- Facilitate executive discussions on trade-offs impacting operations and growth
- Integrate IBP with supply chain management systems and strategic goals
- Lead the development of future-state visions and maturity roadmaps for IBP
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or Finance; MBA preferred
- 15+ years of leadership experience in Supply Chain or related fields
- Substantial experience with enterprise-level Sales and Operations Planning or supply chain transformation
- Track record of leading cross-functional transformations in matrix organizations
- Strong understanding of relevant business processes like logistics and inventory management
- Proven ability to influence senior executives and align diverse functions
Pay
$241,500 – $359,000 annually
Location
St. Louis Park, MN – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement, caregiver leave, and paid volunteer time
- Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Well-being programs and legal identity theft protection