IBP/Demand Planning Head, US

Location: Morristown, NJ

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About The Job

The Opella US Integrated Business Planning(IBP) Head, will lead and direct the monthly execution of the IBP/Demand Planning process. This role will help to drive the collaboration between the Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain across the US organization. This individual will maintain the key IBP calendar dates and certify that all cross-functional inputs are prepared prior to key meetings. They will also ensure the IBP participants are aligned and drive for consensus each IBP cycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute key IBP/DP processes along with the leadership of the primary functional areas within the U.S CHC E2E organization (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain)
• Build and foster relationships with key stakeholders from Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, etc.
• Establish and manage a scorecard to track IBP/DP performance, including MAPE, SPA and team performance to plan
• Ensure forecasting capabilities for the Commercial business are delivering expected accuracy results
• Manage the calendar for IBP related meetings and work with participants to ensure that content is prepared as required
• Anticipate and identify areas of improvement and help lead efforts to close process gaps
• Assist in the maintenance and continuous improvement of forecasting models, including consumption, shipments, inventory, etc
• Collaborate with the different functional areas that participate in the process in order to enhance the flow of information between all parties
• Assist in driving process improvements that improve forecasting results and participant satisfaction

About You

• Bachelors’ degree required; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience across multiple areas of the supply chain, including roles involving direct customer interactions
• S&OP, IBP, supply / demand planning experience preferred
• 7+ years' experience in CPG/FMCG industry
• Kinaxis/SAP experience preferred
• A demonstrated track-record for delivering results, developing capabilities, exceeding goals and is recognized as an expert in delivering breakthrough and innovative solutions
• Ability to develop organizational capabilities while influencing others
• Lead and inspire others when facing highly ambiguous, complex situations
• Eager to improve oneself, the immediate team, and the greater community
• Extremely organized, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to leverage Excel and other planning tools in a fast-paced environment
• Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal colleagues; displays flexibility in your approach to people and situation

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00

All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the Link.

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