Ravensdown

Head of Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Posted: 11 hours ago

Job Description

About The RoleAre you a visionary leader ready to drive enterprise-wide transformation? Ravensdown is seeking a dynamic Head of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to architect and deliver our next-level IBP process, linking strategy, portfolios, demand, supply chain, finance, and risk into a single, actionable plan.This role offers a chance for an experienced IBP professional to lead transformation and deliver lasting impact across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and refine the IBP process across the organization, ensuring seamless integration of demand, supply, and financial plans. Partner closely with the digital team to introduce & develop the tools, metrics and reporting required to support all elements of IBP, from Forecasting, to Procurement, Manufacturing and LogisticsLead IBP meetings as required. Translate strategic priorities and portfolio pipeline into IBP scenarios.Be a key member of the Transformation Team, delivering the programme of work and enabling smarter processes, stronger financial performance, and sustainable practices. Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, IT, Data & Insights, Sales & Marketing, and more to drive cross-functional alignment and fact-based decision making. Build capability across the network, by coaching and training leaders and influencers to take ownership of their part in IBP.Champion a culture of continuous improvement, capability building, and change leadership.About YouYou’ll be a strategic leader with a proven ability to influence at executive and board level, who brings deep expertise in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) principles. You will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skillset. Being commercially astute with a strong grasp of market dynamics, you’ll be able to effectively communicate across all levels of the business.Skills And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field. Senior experience in supply chain or IBPStrong financial acumen, scenario modelling, and advanced planning tools. Project management background, agricultural industry experience, and change management expertise preferredAble to prioritise, manage deadlines and deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment.As the year draws to a close, this is an ideal moment to think about opportunities that could launch you into a successful 2026.BenefitsIn return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.About The CompanyRavensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa.Click on the ‘Apply’ button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter to Stephanie Brickland, Senior HR Business Partner.Applications close on Sunday, 23 November 2025Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug**test.

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