Senior IBP Specialist

For an international market-leading organisation, I am currently looking for a Freelance IBP Senior Specialist to support and strengthen the Integrated Business Planning function during a period of parental leave coverage. This is an initial 4–6 month assignment with a strong possibility of extension. The role is based in either Amsterdam or London and offers a hybrid working model. As an IBP Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and driving the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process across an international sourcing and supply chain network.

You will facilitate planning cycles, lead tactical planning discussions, provide analytical insights, and ensure alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives. This is a highly visible role where you will interact with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, and Logistics functions. You will act as a trusted business partner, translating data into actionable insights and driving decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle; Drive tactical planning activities across a 1-3 month planning horizon; Lead monthly IBP meetings and proactively identify supply risks, constraints, and opportunities; Support longer-term strategic planning activities and scenario modelling; Align demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans across multiple business functions; Develop business analyses and performance insights to support decision-making; Prepare scenarios, recommendations, and planning presentations for key stakeholders; Challenge assumptions and ensure planning decisions are supported by robust data and analysis; Partner closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams; Support the optimization and further development of planning processes, systems, and governance structures; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, inventory, cost, and working capital performance; Support and optimize the use of planning tools, including OMP.

Your profile: To be successful in this position, you are an experienced planning professional who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across an international organization.

You bring: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related discipline; Approximately 5+ years of experience within Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP, Demand Planning, or Supply Planning; Experience working in a multinational and cross-functional environment; Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes; Experience with planning platforms such as OMP, SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar solutions; Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities; Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization tools; The ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations; Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Assignment details: Contract: Freelance / Interim Assignment; Duration: Initial 4-6 months; Extension: Strong possibility of extension; Hours: 40 hours per week (32 hours may be considered); Location: Schiphol; Working model: Hybrid; On-site presence: Minimum 1-2 days per week, with Tuesday typically being a preferred office day; Travel: Occasional travel within Europe, including the UK, may be required; Reason for assignment: Parental leave coverage; Start date: As soon as possible; Rate: Negotiable.

The hourly rate is between €90 and €115.