IBP Senior Executive Full Time NEW

At Philip Morris International, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on Smoke-Free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion adult smokers worldwide.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward.

Are you inquisitive, creative and results driven? Are you motivated by the prospect of working for a company that is producing innovative products that will transform the way society thinks about tobacco and support us with our ultimate vision of a Smoke-Free future – a goal of replacing cigarettes with less harmful alternatives? Do you look for ways to grow in your job? And do you want to build a great career? If the answer is yes, we’d like to hear from you!

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

Philip Morris Management Kuwait is looking for an Integrated Business Planning (IBP ) Senior Executive to join the team. As an IBP Senior Executive, you will be part of the Trade Marketing team, reporting to the Manager IBP.

IBP Senior Executive role is responsible for leading the market Integrated Business Planning process to deliver an aligned demand plan approved by the Market Management team. The role provides insights and recommendations based on market strategies and commercial activities, drives stakeholder alignment, supports new planning processes and supply chain initiatives, and ensures effective demand-supply balance, inventory management, product availability, and new product planning while identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions.

YOUR ‘DAY TO DAY’

Integrated Business Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the market IBP process with Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and Business Planning teams.
• Build and maintain the demand forecast using market trends, launches, and key demand drivers.
• Align demand and supply plans, monitor product availability, and support inventory optimization.
• Track forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to close gaps.
• Run scenario analysis to support decisions on pricing, campaigns, competition, and other business factors.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure timely IBP submissions in line with the global calendar.
• Maintain KPIs, identify root causes, and drive improvement actions.
• Support continuous improvement of supply chain planning processes and tools.

Budget Management

• Support budgeting and target-setting through accurate forecasting.

Compliance, Confidentiality & EHS

• Ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements, local legislation, and company policies.
• Follow EHS rules, complete required training, and use protective equipment as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, report issues, and support risk reduction actions.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FMCG or Electronics across Supply Chain, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of IBP/S&OP processes, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Experience with SAP and planning tools such as E2open, O9, or Kinaxis is a plus.
• Strong analytical, project management, and Microsoft Office skills.
• APICS certification and Arabic language skills are preferred
• Candidate must have a valid Kuwait transferable residency

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