Integrated Business Planning Principal (SAP IBP)

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) is a global leader in climate control solutions headquartered in the greater Dallas area. With revenues of $5.3B in 2024 and a market cap of ~$20 billion, Lennox employs more than 14,000 people around the world. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets (HVACR). The Company sells its products and services directly, as well as through distributors, and Company-owned parts and supplies stores. Its business is built on a strong heritage of integrity and innovation dating back to 1895. The IBP Process Architect will be responsible for championing best-in-class IBP process design and partnering with IT to implement updated processes. This person will also be responsible for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Success will require a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional stakeholder management. The candidate will serve as the primary bridge between business functions and technical teams, designing best-in-class SIOP processes and translating them into best-in-class IBP solutions.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of IBP experience with participation in all phases of at least three (3) SAP Supply Chain/IBP implementations/SIOP process focus, with a minimum of two (2) in a lead role.
At least 8-10 years of relevant SAP consulting experience, with a focus on SAP IBP /APO / ePPDS / AATP in a professional services environment.
Expert in S4 HANA, SAP IBP APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills at senior management and C-levels.
Five (5) years of experience in using SAP IBP, driving continuous improvement with SIOP through its core modules (S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management).
Experience working in or supporting manufacturing environments, with a understanding of production planning, shop floor operations, and manufacturing KPIs
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
A track record of successfully driving change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML-based forecasting models.
Familiarity with SAP Supply Chain Control Tower.
Certification in SAP IBP or related supply chain planning tools.
Understanding of SAP ASAP and Agile methodologies.
Familiarity with Signavio and greenfield implementation experience.
A master’s degree in a relevant field.
This role is for a proactive problem-solver with a strong vision for how technology can transform business processes and drive strategic value.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and adoption of best-in-class IBP processes, including Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Inventory Management, and Supply Planning.
Design solutions that support made-to-stock, made-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing models.
Partner closely with the teams who manage deployment execution.
Design planning areas, key figures, master data types, and time profiles.
Champion for continuous improvement, identifying functional and process-related opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the entire supply chain
Develop an integrated top-down and bottom-up demand planning model aligned with business strategy.
Translate business requirements into scalable models using statistical and AI/ML techniques.
Drive measurable improvements in: Forecast Accuracy Forecast Bias Inventory Turns/Days of Supply Working Capital Optimization
Lead projects that demonstrate tangible KPI improvements.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to monitor performance.
Create and implement demand planning playbooks and SOPs.
Standardize processes across business units to ensure consistency and scalability.
Lead workshops and training sessions by preparing all required content to embed best practices.
Partner with stakeholders across IT, senior leadership, and SIOP cross-functional teams (e.g., Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Optimization, etc.).
Partner with IT leaders on the planning and execution of technical solutions within IBP and other vendor tools, including blueprinting, driving change, testing, and go-live activities.
Conduct regular syn meetings with key stakeholders to provide status updates, align priorities, and ensure transparency throughout project execution.
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and present proposed solutions to generate organizational alignment.
Deep understanding of statistical forecasting methods and algorithms.
Able to analyze complex datasets, identify trends and inefficiencies, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Robust subject matter expertise for all IBP modules and SIOP processes.
Hands-on experience in integration with external data sources.