Integrated Business Planning Lead

Oatly AB • Village of Highland Falls, NY

31d

About The Position

Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.
Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow’s milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like to work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff.
We’re looking for an IBP Lead to guide Oatly NA's end‑to‑end Integrated Business Planning process and keep our demand, supply, and financial plans tightly connected. In this role, you’ll facilitate core IBP forums, collaborate across teams, and use advanced planning tools to strengthen accuracy and decision‑making.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field preferred
• 5+ yrs experience in business planning, supply chain management, finance, or a related discipline
• At least 2-3 years of experience in either Anaplan or other advance planning solutions
• Proven track record of leading integrated business planning or sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives to tactical execution plans
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently and with limited supervision
• Effectively prioritizes multiple demands, ability to be flexible during high workload periods

Responsibilities

• IBP Process Leadership:
• Support the department to continue the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the IBP process
• Facilitate monthly and quarterly IBP meetings to review, challenge, and validate integrated plans
• Ensure alignment between demand & financial plans across the business
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Act as a liaison between the different IBP forums, fostering collaboration to synchronize plans and actions
• Work closely with senior leadership to align strategic objectives with operational capabilities
• Drive consensus among stakeholders to resolve conflicts and achieve integrated plans
• Forecasting and Planning:
• Transcribe the monthly demand forecast and create rolling supply plans on a monthly basis
• Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making
• Monitor performance against plans and provide insights and recommendations for course corrections
• Data and Analytics:
• Utilize advanced analytics (Anaplan/BI) to enhance planning accuracy and decision-making
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of data for IBP processes, leveraging digital tools and technologies
• Develop and maintain IBP metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Change Management:
• Champion the IBP governance to embed the IBP culture and practices across the organization, enabling timely & effective decision making
• Develop training programs and materials to educate teams on IBP processes and tools
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in integrated planning and execution
• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with business planning and execution
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in supply, demand, or operational capabilities
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in IBP and related fields
• Implement innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IBP process
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

• flexible vacation (take it when you need it)
• really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there)
• paid volunteer days off throughout the year (doing good is fun)
• free six packs of oatmilk
• genuinely great coworkers who are rooting for each other and the company to thrive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees