Integrated Business Planning Consultant/manager

**Sopra Steria Group**, a major player in consulting, technology services and software publishing in Europe, assists its clients in the successful transformation of their business and information systems. By combining value and innovation in the solutions proposed, and delivering utmost quality and performance in the services provided, Sopra Steria Group positioned itself as a preferred partner for major companies and organizations; especially those looking for the best use of digital technology for their development and competitiveness
We are looking for technology enthusiasts ready for a challenging IT career as a Integrated Business Planning Consultant/Manager to strengthen our team.

**Integrated Business Planning Consultant/Manager**

**Vision**
Benefits of deterministic approach to planning processes starts becoming less and less effective because of high volatility and uncertainty of the environments
New Technology adoption, high level process integration and flexible organization framework are the keys to success in the Supply Chain Digitalization journey
**Challenges**
Status quo is characterized by high level fragmentation of the E2E supply process (Finance, Demand, Purchasing, Production, Merchandise, Logistics, Allocation, Distribution, Replenishment)
Sopra Steria is facing the challenge of designing and implementing an Integrated Business Model in order to leverage on data, systems and competences available through the chain, maintaining agility and flexibility
**Pillars**
Make your processes Integrated
Extract maximum value from people: new mindset needed, to be fostered through appropriate Change Management
Extract maximum value from technology

Our Supply Chain Consulting team is seeking for Supply Chain Planning Consultants/Managers to develop and grow our presence in the market.

Our Consulting team helps companies to develop strategies and operating models that integrate finance, planning, procurement, product portfolio, manufacturing, distribution and fulfilment functions within their organizations, as well as integrate suppliers and customers across an E2E supply chain.

Each individual within the team becomes an Advisor for our customers to escort them in the digital transformation as well as change management. We embrace the value based approach that means we are always measured on the improvements and value that our customers obtain with our support.

Supply Chain Management professionals develop and implement integrated business planning solutions that improve the capability of our customers to balance service, costs and cash, increase business effectiveness, and create synergies and collaboration across companies.

**Role’s responsibilities**
Work directly with customers and understand their business requirements
Find solutions to customers’ planning pain points
Persuade customers and managers why alternative approaches may be needed
Decide which methods and procedures to use when completing projects
Work within the project/program team and being leader of the assigned project stream
Make sure that projects support customers meet their important goals
Solving key business challenges by enabling end-to-end Supply Chain transformation, painting a picture of, and charting a journey from the current state to a “to-be” enterprise environment
Overseeing the design and implementation of Integrated Business Planning solutions
Managing business development opportunities to bring innovative solutions and ways of working to customers
Developing, utilizing, and sharing deep skills as a Consulting practitioner to ensure market and client relevance
Be ready to challenge old ways of doing things
Serve as the chief planner/architect for delivery initiative

**Experience Required**
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and business acumen
Minimum 2-8 years scoping and delivering transformation and innovation advisory solutions and services
Minimum 2 year of experience in any the following areas:
Integrated Business Planning
Digital Supply Chain
Data driven Supply Chain
Supply Chain Technology Cloud Advisory
Supply Chain Strategy
Integrated Business Planning Transformation Management
Clear understanding of Planning processes across the end to end supply chain
Analytical and quantitative capabilities
Knowledge of probabilistic vs deterministic methods and when to use each
Fluent in English
Strong communication and presentation skills

**Additional Skills**
Integrated Business Planning (IBP / S & OP), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Control Tower, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Sustainability and Supply Chain Operating Model
Experience with most popular supply chain planning tools (IBP, TMS or WMS)
Experience in supporting Presales process
Knowledge or Certification in Project Management
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge of other languages

**Work location and Travel**
Milan/Padua/Naples/Rome area, Italy
Position requires travelling to client locations, bot