Integrated Business Planning & Execution Enablement Director

Job Description

Position Summary

The Integrated Business Planning & Execution Enablement Director is a strategic leader responsible for driving productivity and efficiency within the IBP&E team. This role focuses on team cohesion, change management, training and development, and optimizing resources and tools.  The IBP&E Enablement Director is critical to ensuring enterprise-wide and supply chain initiatives are ingested successfully within the Beer Integrated Business Planning & Fulfillment processes with an eye towards building best in class integrated business planning and fulfillment capabilities of the future. As the IBP&E Enablement team is in the infancy stages of development, the Director, IBP&E Enablement will begin with one direct report (Sr. Mgr, IBP&E Project Manager), but anticipated to grow the team another 2-4 roles in the near future as the IBP&E continues to transform through their digital journey.

Key Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with the SVP, IBP&E to establish the agenda for the Beer Division's IBP&E operations, including growth philosophy, principles, and processes.

Process Efficiency Leadership:  Design, implement, and optimize IBP&E processes to enhance organizational efficiency. Analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategic plans to streamline operations.

Project Management: Lead a team in executing and delivering cost innovation initiatives, strategic new product introductions, operational improvements, and other critical projects through comprehensive end-to-end supply chain project management.

Process Improvement Leadership:  Develop and implement a comprehensive process improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals. Lead a team focused on collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Training & Development:  Set strategic objectives for team members to design, deliver, and evaluate the IBP&E team’s training and development programs in collaboration with Corporate Training & Development partners, aligning with company and team goals.

Change Management:  Establish and lead change management strategies to ensure successful adoption and implementation of process improvements. Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to gain buy-in and support for changes.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:  Identify, develop, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of process improvements. Prepare and present regular reports on activities, outcomes, and benefits to IBP&E and Beer Leadership. Utilize data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Culture: Oversee the IBP&E culture initiatives set by IBP&E leadership annually, to model a culture where diverse perspectives are prioritized, and inclusivity is core to how we work and achieve success. 

This role highlights the need for a leader who is not only skilled in process improvement techniques but also capable of driving change and fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.  The ideal candidate has a combination of strategy, operations, coaching, and continuous improvement experience, and can thrive in a high-growth and fast-paced environment. This role will work across various initiatives requiring a broad mix of work - some more operational/later stage and some strategic/ exploratory stage.

Role Expertise

• B.A./B.S. majoring in Supply Chain, Operations or a business-related field, with 12+ years focused on continuous improvement. CPG industry or beverage manufacturer preferred.
• PMP, Certified Black Belt or Master Black Belt from an accredited institution preferred.  Experience with product management, agile and scrum preferred.
• Leadership experience managing a team of professionals required.
• In depth experience with Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning processes required, with a focus on strategic planning, process improvement and transformation.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of standard precision practices, technology and supporting industry principles.

Individual Skills

• Exemplary executive presence – has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and more importantly externally with key stakeholders, up to Beer Leadership/EMC level.
• Strategic mindset – able to see big picture and future direction of the business, then translate into achievable new business development opportunities.
• Financially astute – commercial oriented, strong financial acumen
• Results driven – takes correctiv