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IBP Manager; Mars Snacking; Mumbai at Mars — Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Experience8–12 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelexecutive
Posted18 Sept 2026

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About Mars

Mars is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in consumer goods. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.

Skills

Integrated Business Planning
Rolling Forecasts
Scenario Planning
Financial Analysis
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Business Partnering

The role

An Integrated Business Planning Manager in consumer goods or food manufacturing connects commercial plans, supply chain assumptions, and financial commitments. They lead Integrated Business Planning cycles, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning across demand, supply, inventory, revenue, and manufacturing decisions. Integrated Business Planning, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning define their toolkit, alongside financial analysis, executive scorecards, and cross-functional business partnering.

Full job description

Job Description

Job Purpose/Overview

The IBP Manager plays a critical role in driving the Integrated Business Planning process by connecting commercial plans, supply chain assumptions, and operational realities with financial commitments.Lead the IBP 5 Step Cluster process (Steps 1-5) and drive alignment between all relevant functions.Own the orchestration of all elements within IBP (Short term execution plan S&OE, IBP steps, and Annual Operating Plan) to ensure seamless translation of strategy into execution.

Job Responsibilities

Drive the Integrated Business Planning Process

Lead the monthly IBP cycle across portfolio management, forecasting, supply-demand alignment, financial reconciliation, and management reviews.Coordinate cross-functional discussions to identify business risks, opportunities, and key assumptions.Ensure timely governance and adherence to IBP processes and milestones.

Financial Forecasting & Business Performance

Consolidate and challenge commercial, operational, and financial assumptions to develop robust forecasts.Drive rolling forecasts and scenario planning activities.Analyze variances versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year, and Strategic Plans.Identify performance trends and articulate business implications to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Supply, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams.Drive accountability for forecast assumptions and action plans across functions.

Performance Insights & Analytics

Build & maintain executive level scorecardsMonitor and analyze key business indicators including:Revenue and Volume PerformanceForecast AccuracyInventory HealthCustomer Service LevelsActivity Evaluation/Management

Context and Scope

Explain how the job gets done and the way it operates within the team and with stakeholders

The role partners closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply , Manufacturing, Procurement, and Leadership teams to deliver a robust rolling forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.The incumbent will lead cross-functional alignment of volume, revenue, inventory, and productivity assumptions while ensuring that business plans remain financially realistic and operationally executable.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

MBA (Operations/Finance)

Knowledge / Experience

8–12 years of experience in Business (Demand, Supply) Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Financial Planning or similar experience Meaningful experience influencing senior leaders and shaping/ deploying strategy. Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food Manufacturing, or similar industries preferred. Exposure to cross-functional planning processes and business partnering roles.