The Director will serve as the central facilitator of our IBP process, managing cross functional planning meetings, coordinating data flows, and ensuring all stakeholders deliver timely and accurate planning inputs. This role focuses on process facilitation and operational coordination, requiring deep expertise and IBP methodologies and meeting facilitation and cross functional project management.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-
IBP Process Facilitation
Facilitate monthly IBP and executive IVP meetings with key stakeholders and leadership to review performance, identify gaps, and develop action plans.Orchestrate the complete IBP cycle including demand review, supply review, integrated reconciliation and management business review.Coordinate quarterly business planning cycles and annual planning processes.Manage IBP calendar scheduling and ensure all participants are prepared with required inputs.Cross functional Coordination.
Coordinate cross functional teams to improve business planning methods and ensure process alignment.Facilitate consensus building sessions between sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and operations teams.Manage pre meeting preparation and post meeting action item follow up.Serve as primary point of contact for all IBP process communications and escalations.Data integration & validation
Gather and validate data from across the enterprise to support IBP processes.Coordinate collection of demand forecasts, supply plans, and financial inputs from all functional areas.Ensure data consistency and reconciliation across planning systems and stakeholder inputs.Manage data quality checks and validation processes before IVP meetings.Meeting management & documentation
Plan and execute monthly IBP meeting agendas, material preparations and logistics.Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and action items with clear ownership and timelines.Maintain IBP process documentation and standard operating procedures.Prepare executive summaries and dashboards for senior leadership review.Process improvement & standardization
Monitor IBP process performance and identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and quality improvement.Implement standard templates, formats and procedures for IBP inputs and outputs.Coordinate training sessions for IBP.Manage IBP process metrics and reporting on facilitation effectiveness.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field.10+ years of experience in Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain planning, S&OP, or related planning rolesMinimum 7 years of experience facilitating cross functional business processes.Ability to create presentations and dashboards for executive level reporting.Strong knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.Proficiency in planning software and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities abilities.Experience with collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint, project management software.Understanding of ERP/MRP systems and data integration processes.Experience facilitating recurring business review processes.Understanding of change management principles and stakeholder engagement.Ability to manage multiple concurrent planning cycles and deadlines.CORE COMPETENCIES-
Exceptional meeting facilitation and project coordination skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing diverse stakeholders.Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail and process adherence.Ability to drive consensus and decision making and cross functional environments.Strong problem-solving skills for process bottlenecks and coordination challenges.Diplomatic approach to managing competing priorities and conflicting viewpoints.$175K-$230K/ANNUALLY
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.