Integrated Business Planning Principal (SAP IBP)

Lennox International-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Richardson, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
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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. What Drives Success 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.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • tuition reimbursement
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short-term disability insurance
  • 8 weeks paid birthing leave
  • 2 weeks paid bonding leave
  • life and long-term disability insurance
  • 12 days paid time off
  • 2 paid well-being days
  • 1 paid volunteer day
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 3 floating holidays per year
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