Sr. Manager, ITBP - Planning & Procurement

Ferrara•Chicago, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to make an impact?Technology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise. The Senior Manager, IT Business Partner – Planning & Procurement is a senior, business-facing IT leader responsible for partnering with Planning and Procurement leaders to shape, deliver, and optimize technology-enabled business capabilities. This role acts as a strategic advisor and delivery leader, translating business strategy and operational needs into integrated, scalable, and value-driven IT solutions. The role owns the IT relationship, demand portfolio, and delivery outcomes for enterprise Planning (Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP) and Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Direct & Indirect Procurement, Supplier Management, P2P) functions. Success is defined by strong business alignment, delivery of measurable value, process maturity, and adoption of standardized, cross-functional solutions.Ways you will make a differenceBusiness Partnership & Strategy Act as the primary IT partner for Planning and Procurement leadership, building trusted relationships and deep functional understanding Shape the business technology strategy for Planning and Procurement aligned to enterprise and supply chain priorities Proactively identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, cost management, and operational efficiency Constructively challenge business requests that are misaligned to strategy or enterprise standards Business Process Redesign & Transformation Lead business process redesign and optimization across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay Translate end-to-end business processes and data flows into integrated system and solution designs Drive adoption of new processes and systems, influencing new ways of working across cross-functional teams Portfolio & Project Management Own the IT demand and project portfolio for Planning and Procurement functions Provide visibility into scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets across initiatives Escalate and resolve competing priorities across functions and stakeholders Ensure delivery discipline across Agile and waterfall methodologies Solution Delivery & Application Ownership Oversee the delivery, enhancement, and sustainment of planning and procurement technology platforms Maintain working knowledge of application architecture, integrations, and data dependencies Partner with IT delivery teams to manage upgrades, patches, and releases with minimal business disruption Ensure solutions can be extended, integrated, and optimized as business needs evolve Financial & Risk Accountability Share accountability for Planning and Procurement project and support budgets Ensure effective use of IT investments and vendor spend Embed security, controls, and compliance requirements into solutions and processes Decision-Making Authority Determines priorities and sequencing of Planning and Procurement IT initiatives Defines scope, delivery approach, and solution options Escalates and resolves competing functional points of view Authorized to adjust processes and delivery approaches to meet business objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive IT experience in business-facing roles
Demonstrated experience supporting Planning and/or Procurement functions
Strong background in process improvement, project delivery, and stakeholder management
Proven ability to influence senior business and IT leaders
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Deep curiosity and ability to diagnose root causes of complex problems
Comfortable operating across multiple business partners with competing priorities
Strong communicator who can translate between business and technology audiences
Skilled at driving change, adoption, and cross-functional alignment

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP S/4HANA, planning (IBP/APO or equivalent), and procurement platforms
Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or process industries
Knowledge of enterprise integration platforms and analytics solutions
Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Agile, APICS/CPIM

Responsibilities

Act as the primary IT partner for Planning and Procurement leadership, building trusted relationships and deep functional understanding
Shape the business technology strategy for Planning and Procurement aligned to enterprise and supply chain priorities
Proactively identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, cost management, and operational efficiency
Constructively challenge business requests that are misaligned to strategy or enterprise standards
Lead business process redesign and optimization across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay
Translate end-to-end business processes and data flows into integrated system and solution designs
Drive adoption of new processes and systems, influencing new ways of working across cross-functional teams
Own the IT demand and project portfolio for Planning and Procurement functions
Provide visibility into scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets across initiatives
Escalate and resolve competing priorities across functions and stakeholders
Ensure delivery discipline across Agile and waterfall methodologies
Oversee the delivery, enhancement, and sustainment of planning and procurement technology platforms
Maintain working knowledge of application architecture, integrations, and data dependencies
Partner with IT delivery teams to manage upgrades, patches, and releases with minimal business disruption
Ensure solutions can be extended, integrated, and optimized as business needs evolve
Share accountability for Planning and Procurement project and support budgets
Ensure effective use of IT investments and vendor spend
Embed security, controls, and compliance requirements into solutions and processes
Determines priorities and sequencing of Planning and Procurement IT initiatives
Defines scope, delivery approach, and solution options
Escalates and resolves competing functional points of view
Authorized to adjust processes and delivery approaches to meet business objectives