DTS Business Planning Solution owner

As a DTS Business Planning Solution owner, you will be responsible for establishing a governance structure over the Supply chain Planning and Production landscape using IBP, ePPDS, SCM7/APO, support outlining Supply Chain Planning and production Strategy within IFF.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Own the Manufacturing IT strategy and overall Manufacturing portfolio, ensuring alignment of business requirements with technology solutions across the organization.
• Drive portfolio governance and strategic roadmap execution for Manufacturing IT initiatives, aligning priorities across multiple business functions.
• Lead and manage a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team of domain experts and project managers through robust PMO governance practices.
• Oversee the successful delivery of Manufacturing programs and projects, ensuring execution within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage a portfolio of prioritized planning initiatives, coordinating resources and activities to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with business units and corporate functions to identify opportunities, define goals, and translate requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Program and project manage strategic planning initiatives, driving end-to-end implementation and business value realization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deploy capabilities across platforms including SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Order Fulfillment, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of business planning and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern supply chain processes, planning methodologies, and manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT and/or Supply Chain Management, including the deployment of business planning and manufacturing systems and processes.
• Deep knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP SCM/APO, SAP S/4HANA, and other planning solutions, with the ability to apply these technologies to business requirements.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and enterprise application landscapes.
• Experience integrating ERP solutions, including SAP QM, SAP EWM, and SAP SD, to support end-to-end business processes.
• Proven experience in project portfolio management, including governance, prioritization, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams, including remote and multicultural environments.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, drive outcomes, and travel as required to support business needs.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Deep expertise in Manufacturing IT, Supply Chain Planning, and SAP solutions (IBP, APO, S/4HANA).
• Proven success leading global transformation programs and cross-cultural remote teams.
• Strong ability to align business strategy with technology solutions, delivering results on time and within budget.