VP Integrated Business Planning & Planning Analytics
On-siteAmsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Establish and lead the global Sales & Operations Planning process by designing an end-to-end framework, defining governance models, and institutionalizing decision rights across regions and business units. Drive the maturity journey from fragmented activities to an integrated, financially aligned process that connects demand, supply, inventory, commercial, and financial planning cycles. Improve inventory productivity, service levels, and responsiveness while establishing KPI frameworks and performance management routines to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce aged inventory. Lead the Planning Analytics capability as the center of excellence for insights, reporting, and decision support, building advanced analytics for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and scenario modeling. Partner with Data & Technology teams to standardize data architecture and translate complex analytics into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Drive organizational transformation by developing a high-performing S&OP team, influencing cross-functional leaders, and establishing talent development plans to support global execution.
Required Qualifications
- 12–15+ years of leadership experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, or Integrated Business Planning
- Proven experience implementing and scaling S&OP / IBP processes in a global organization
- Strong background in planning analytics and KPI-driven performance management
- Experience within fashion, retail, wholesale, consumer goods, or omni-channel environments
- Deep understanding of: Demand Planning
- Deep understanding of: Supply Planning
- Deep understanding of: Inventory Optimization
- Deep understanding of: Financial Planning integration
- Deep understanding of: Forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of: Planning systems and analytics platforms
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation programs
- Experience leading global and cross-functional teams
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic and structured thinker
- Strong operational and commercial acumen
- Data-driven decision maker
- Influential leader with high cross-functional credibility
- Change agent with transformation experience
- Strong ownership mentality and execution focus
- Ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment
- Collaborative and results-oriented leadership style
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within fashion, retail, wholesale, consumer goods, or omni-channel environments preferred
- Master degree preferred
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.