Integrated Business Planning Senior Executive

About the role

We are seeking an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Senior Executive to join the Trade Marketing team in Kuwait. Reporting to the Manager IBP, you will lead the market IBP process, aligning demand and supply plans to support our Smoke‑Free product strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the market IBP process with Commercial, Finance, Marketing and Business Planning teams.
• Build and maintain demand forecasts using market trends, launches and key drivers.
• Align demand and supply plans, monitor product availability and support inventory optimisation.
• Track forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Run scenario analyses for pricing, campaigns, competition and other business factors.
• Ensure timely IBP submissions according to the global calendar and maintain KPI reporting.
• Support budgeting and target‑setting through accurate forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement of supply‑chain planning processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, local legislation and EHS policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in FMCG or related industry.
• Proven experience in integrated business planning, demand forecasting and supply‑chain coordination.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• SAP IBP
• Anaplan
• Advanced Excel
• Data analysis
• Scenario modelling
• Demand forecasting tools