How you will make history here...
The Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Operations – Meals & Beverages (M&B) will support the VP, Strategy and Planning and M&B leadership by driving operational excellence in planning, priority-setting, and execution across the Division. This role is responsible for enabling effective business planning and decision-making through key M&B Leadership Team forums and the broader Divisional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, in collaboration with a range of M&B leaders. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen, exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, and a passion for driving impact across complex, matrixed environments.
What you will do:
Lead High-Impact M&B Leadership Team Operations
Own Meals & Beverages (M&B) Leadership Team engagement model, driving effective ways of working across the to foster agile decision-making, operational efficiency, and a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Support efforts to diagnose and address systemic challenges in business processes, communication flows, and other organizational dynamics.
Own Critical M&B Decision-Making Forums
Own the end-to-end preparation and facilitation of key forums, including Monthly Business Reviews, M&B LT meetings, and Op Comm connects.
Partner with divisional leadership to develop content and discussion, enabling critical connection points on ‘the right topics at the right time’ to guide performance management and forward-looking planning.
Connect Divisional SPLAN / AOP Priorities with Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Drive an effective divisional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure delivery of strategic and annual operating plans, serving as a strategic connector and influencer across functions.
Ensure alignment of inputs, insights, and messaging to support a cohesive and compelling division narrative that informs enterprise planning and decision-making.
Drive broader visibility and understanding of IBP across the division and partner with broader Enterprise IBP team on continuous improvement efforts.
Support Divisional strategic planning and priority-setting in partnership with Enterprise and Divisional Leaders.
Who you will work with...
You will work with the M&B Leadership team and IBP partners.
What you bring to the table (must have)...
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, or organizational effectiveness, ideally within CPG or a similarly complex industry.
It would be great if you have (nice to have)...
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business impact.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar enterprise planning frameworks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and influence at all levels of the organization.
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