IBPE Senior Manager - Scenario Planning & Automation

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Integrated Business Planning & Execution (IBPE) serves as the Supply Chain Control Tower for the organization, responsible for proactively identifying, quantifying, and resolving supply chain risks and inefficiencies across inventory, procurement, manufacturing, and planning execution.

This role bridges supply chain operations, analytics, data engineering, automation, and business execution to ensure critical supply chain decisions are supported by accurate data, advanced modeling, and actionable insights. Leveraging deep expertise in Supply Chain Management, SAP Production Planning, Python, SQL, process automation, and advanced simulation techniques, the Senior Manager will drive measurable improvements in inventory performance, working capital utilization, material availability, production readiness, and operational efficiency.

Unlike traditional planning roles, this position is accountable not only for identifying issues and opportunities but also for driving cross-functional execution through closure. The successful candidate will lead the resolution of supply chain risks, oversee implementation of corrective actions, and ensure benefits are realized through sustained operational improvements.

This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, supply chain knowledge, business acumen, and leadership influence to transform data-driven insights into tangible business results.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Control Tower Leadership

• Serve as the organization's central point of visibility for inventory, procurement, material availability, production readiness, and supply chain risk.
• Establish proactive monitoring capabilities that identify operational risks, inventory exposures, system issues, and efficiency opportunities before they impact business performance.
• Develop automated exception management and risk-monitoring frameworks that provide real-time visibility to critical supply chain issues.
• Translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and lead execution of corrective actions across the organization.
• Own the lifecycle of critical supply chain issues from identification through mitigation, resolution, validation, and closure.
• Track realization of operational and financial benefits associated with implemented improvements.

Inventory Optimization & Working Capital Management

• Drive initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, optimize working capital, and reduce excess, obsolete, and expiring inventory.
• Develop visibility and control mechanisms for:
  • Excess inventory
  • Obsolete inventory
  • Slow-moving inventory
  • Expiring inventory
  • Shelf-life extension opportunities
  • Material liability exposure
• Identify purchase orders requiring cancellation, rescheduling, delay, acceleration, or enhanced monitoring.
• Lead implementation of inventory mitigation plans and procurement actions.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize inventory investments while maintaining supply continuity.
• Measure and report realized savings and inventory performance improvements resulting from implemented actions.

SAP Production Planning & Supply Chain Systems Leadership

• Serve as the business subject matter expert for SAP Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management, and MRP execution.
• Evaluate planning inputs and outputs to ensure planning decisions are supported by accurate and reliable data.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to:
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
  • Routings
  • Production Versions
  • Work Centers
  • Material Master Data
  • Procurement Master Data
  • MRP Parameters
  • Lead-Time Assumptions
• Assess the impact of SAP configurations and data structures on inventory performance, procurement effectiveness, and manufacturing execution.
• Drive system enhancements and process improvements that improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Partner with IT and Digital teams to strengthen data integrity and planning system capabilities.

Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering & Automation

• Lead the development of advanced analytical and automation solutions that enable faster and more effective supply chain decision-making.
• Design and implement automated data pipelines integrating ERP, planning, procurement, manufacturing, and operational data sources.
• Eliminate manual reporting and repetitive analytical tasks through scalable automation solutions.
• Utilize Python and SQL to develop:
  • Automated reporting solutions
  • Exception monitoring systems
  • Data validation routines
  • Inventory optimization models
  • Supply chain performance dashboards
  • Predictive analytics tools
• Build and maintain executive dashboards supporting inventory management, procurement optimization, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management.
• Collaborate with Digital, Data Engineering, and IT teams to establish sustainable analytical and reporting infrastructure.

Advanced Simulation & Decision Support

• Develop advanced simulation capabilities that proactively support supply chain decision-making.
• Design and execute simulations evaluating:
  • Demand variability
  • Supplier delays
  • Capacity constraints
  • Material shortages
  • Production bottlenecks
  • Lead-time fluctuations
  • Inventory policy changes
  • Shelf-life limitations
• Build MRP simulation capabilities to improve planning accuracy and material availability assessments.
• Develop capacity-constrained models to support manufacturing and production planning decisions.
• Utilize scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and quantitative methods to evaluate operational and financial impacts.
• Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations supported by advanced analytical and simulation models.

Supply Chain Risk Management & Resolution

• Develop methodologies that proactively identify supply chain risks and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor material shortages, supplier performance issues, inventory liabilities, capacity limitations, and execution risks.
• Lead cross-functional action plans to mitigate identified risks and drive timely resolution.
• Establish accountability, milestones, and governance mechanisms for mitigation activities.
• Track effectiveness of corrective actions and validate that expected outcomes are achieved.
• Conduct post-resolution reviews to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure high-priority supply chain risks are managed through closure and benefits are fully realized.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Partner closely with Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Quality, Commercial Operations, and Digital organizations.
• Influence organizational decisions through data-driven analysis and fact-based recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Present findings, business cases, risk assessments, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and ensure execution of agreed-upon action plans.
• Remove barriers that prevent successful implementation of improvement initiatives and corrective actions.

Minimum Requiremnents

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Analytics, Procurement, Production Planning, or related functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management principles, including inventory optimization, procurement, manufacturing operations, MRP, and capacity planning.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational decisions to financial results.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and drive accountability across organizations without direct reporting relationships.

Technical Requirements

SAP & Supply Chain Systems

• Advanced expertise in SAP ERP, including:
  • Production Planning (PP)
  • Materials Management (MM)
  • Inventory Management
  • MRP Planning and Execution
  • Production Orders
  • Procurement Processes
  • Master Data Governance
• Deep understanding of:
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
  • Routings
  • Work Centers
  • Production Versions
  • Material Master Data
  • Capacity Planning
  • Manufacturing Execution Processes
  • Supply Chain Planning Logic
• Ability to challenge planning assumptions and validate SAP outputs through operational and technical expertise.

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Advanced Python proficiency, including:
  • Scripting
  • ETL Automation
  • Data Pipelines
  • Data Transformation
  • Process Automation
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Supply Chain Modeling
  • Exception Monitoring
• Advanced SQL proficiency, including:
  • Complex Query Development
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Validation
  • Reporting Optimization
  • Large-Scale Data Analysis
• Experience building scalable and production-ready analytical solutions.

Simulation & Modeling

• Advanced experience developing:
  • MRP Simulations
  • Inventory Optimization Models
  • Capacity-Constrained Simulations
  • Supply-Demand Balancing Models
  • Material Availability Models
  • Inventory Shelf-Life Forecasting Models
  • Supply Chain Risk Models
  • What-If Scenario Analysis Tools
• Experience applying quantitative methods to support executive and operational decision-making.
• Strong understanding of simulation techniques, sensitivity analysis, and supply chain optimization methodologies.

Cloud & Data Architecture

• Experience with or working knowledge of:
  • AWS S3
  • AWS EC2
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS CloudWatch
• Understanding of:
  • Data Warehousing Concepts
  • Dimensional Modeling
  • Star Schema Design
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality Management

Software Engineering

• Practical experience applying software engineering best practices:
  • Modular Code Development
  • Git/GitHub Version Control
  • CI/CD Fundamentals
  • Code Testing and Documentation
  • Production-Ready Solution Development

Business Intelligence

• Advanced Power BI experience required.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and operational reporting solutions.
• Ability to create KPI frameworks that support proactive supply chain management and operational performance monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, Operations Research, or Business Administration.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, life sciences, diagnostics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Experience integrating ERP, manufacturing, planning, quality, and procurement data into enterprise analytical platforms.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI solutions within supply chain environments.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Reduction in excess, obsolete, and expiring inventory.
• Improvement in inventory turns and working capital utilization.
• Reduction in inventory write-offs and material liability exposure.
• Reduction in supply disruptions caused by material shortages or delayed risk identification.
• Increased automation of reporting, monitoring, and analytical processes.
• Reduction in manual analytical and reporting activities.
• Improved visibility and resolution of supply chain risks.
• Closure rate of identified supply chain issues and corrective action plans.
• Realized savings generated through inventory optimization, procurement improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Improved effectiveness of procurement, inventory, and production planning decisions.
• Quantifiable operational and financial benefits resulting from implemented solutions.

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, Integrated Business Planning & Execution serves as the organization's Supply Chain Control Tower Leader, responsible for identifying risks and opportunities, driving cross-functional resolution, and delivering measurable business results. Through a unique combination of deep supply chain expertise, SAP production planning knowledge, advanced analytics, simulation modeling, data engineering, and automation capabilities, this role ensures that operational insights are translated into sustained execution and tangible operational and financial improvements.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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