IBP Strategy & Transformational Lead

iHerb•Irvine, CA

3h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable Inventory Transformation Process Leader to drive the evolution of our planning and execution ecosystem. This role blends deep systems expertise (SAP IBP) and supply chain systems expertise with strong business judgement and operational pragmatism. The successful candidate will challenge existing planning processes and systems architecture, apply decision-ready data sets , and implement exception-based planning to enable faster, higher-quality decisions. This role is hands-on and outcome-driven, focused on turning data into action and planning into a true operational decision engine. This is an exciting time to start this journey, providing the candidate the opportunity to blueprint and drive change. The successful candidate will bring in relevant industry experience, vision for continuous improvements, influencing ability to drive process and solution standardization, and collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve common goals, while delivering consistent and thorough deliverables as required. The ideal candidate will be someone who challenges “how it’s always been done”, is highly analytical, is a hands-on-leader who is equally comfortable at the whiteboard and in system configuration. One who values practical outcomes over theoretical perfection, builds systems that support how people actually work and is capable of articulating plans and ideas with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Generally requires a minimum of ten (10) plus years of experience
5-7+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP , across multiple planning areas
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA or ECC supply chain modules (MM, PP; APO experience a plus)
Proven experience designing end-to-end planning architectures and integrations
Solid understanding of data models, master data governance, and planning heuristics
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations in complex, fast-moving environments
Ability to connect system and data design choices directly to business outcomes
Strong stakeholder influence skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams
Experience leading transformation initiatives, not just system implementations

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, e-commerce, or high-SKU, high-velocity environments
Proven track record of evolving organizations from basic S&OP to advanced IBP
Exposure to hybrid planning landscapes (SAP and non-SAP tools)
Experience supporting global or multi-region supply chains

Responsibilities

Partner with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, and IT leaders to redefine and/or optimize end-to-end planning processes , including Demand, Supply, Inventory, and IBP/S&OP
Translate business strategy into a clear, executable IBP and Inventory Optimization roadmap
Challenge legacy processes, assumptions, and system designs to improve speed, focus, and decision quality
Drive measurable business outcomes across service, inventory, cost, and agility
Design and apply integrated, decision-ready data sets that align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial views.
Shift planning from calendar-driven review cycles to exception-driven workflows using clearly defined thresholds and tolerances.
Ensure exceptions are actionable by defining: Business meaning Decision ownership Recommended actions and trade-offs
Embed decision logic directly into IBP workflows to enable same-day or next-day decisions
Reduce planner effort by eliminating manual data preparation and focusing attention on the few critical issues that matter most
Own the solution design and architecture for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, Inventory Optimization, Response & Supply, and related capabilities).
Configure SAP IBP to support daily and weekly operational decision cycles , not just monthly IBP cadence.
Design alerts, dashboards, and planning views that clearly answer: What changed? Why does it matter? What decision is required now?
Ensure tight integration between SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA (or ECC), BW/HANA, and execution systems to support fast response and closed-loop learning.
Balance SAP standard best practices with practical usability for planners and operators
Apply forecasting, supply, and inventory analytics to prioritize action , not just improve model accuracy.
Enable rapid scenario analysis and what-if simulations focused on real operational trade-offs (service vs. inventory, cost vs. speed).
Partner with data and analytics teams to operationalize advanced models into repeatable, explainable decisions
Focus on speed to insight and decision clarity over analytical complexity.
Lead or support IBP and SAP supply chain implementations, enhancements, and upgrades.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, usable solutions.
Define success metrics and ensure solutions deliver tangible, measurable business value
Drive adoption through training, governance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies.
Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.
For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com

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