Director, IBP Process Governance &… at Ferrara Candy… · Location…

Work Location: ​Chicago​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

As Director, IBP Process Governance & Performance Management, you'll lead the evolution of Ferrara's enterprise Integrated Business Planning (IBP) capabilities. This strategic leadership role owns the governance framework, planning standards, performance management processes, and continuous improvement roadmap that connect Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.

You'll help shape how the business makes decisions by driving standardized planning processes, enterprise performance measurement, and organizational accountability. Your leadership will directly influence business performance, planning effectiveness, and Ferrara's long-term digital transformation journey.

Ways you will make a difference

• Own and evolve Ferrara's enterprise-wide IBP governance framework, standards, policies, and compliance processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that advance IBP capabilities and planning maturity across the organization.
• Develop and oversee executive performance management processes, KPI governance, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Facilitate executive planning discussions that align Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, and Operations leadership.
• Build organizational capability through training, governance adoption, and change management initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for IBP governance and performance management.
• Support ERP implementations, business transformation initiatives, and process harmonization efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on planning effectiveness, governance, and business performance.
• Own Ferrara's end-to-end IBP operating model, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Sales, Demand, Supply, Inventory, Financial, and Strategic Planning processes
• Develop and execute the enterprise IBP maturity roadmap, driving capability advancement, process standardization, and organizational adoption
• Establish performance management standards, KPI governance, and executive scorecards that enable fact-based business decisions.
• Partner with Digital Transformation and ERP Project Integration/IT teams to enhance planning capabilities, data governance, and decision-support tools.

Skills that will make you successful

• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across multiple business functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Deep understanding of Integrated Business Planning and performance management principles.
• Leadership experience building high-performing teams.
• Strong change management and organizational development capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical capabilities.

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Integrated Business Planning, Operations, Strategy, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide planning or governance processes.
• Experience influencing executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior people leadership experience.
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience leading IBP, S&OP, business transformation, or planning center of excellence organizations.
• Experience implementing planning technologies and driving organizational change at scale.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,725 - $183,015 annually.