At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.
Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.
As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.
Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.
Job DescriptionIntegrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager
UK home based, with travel to Valeo Foods Sites throughout the UK as needed
Valeo Foods have a new permanent role, which can be based anywhere in the UK for an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager . This role will include an element of travel across UK sites as and when needed.
This role is to lead and manage the UK Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle, ensuring timely, high-quality, and decision-ready outputs across all planning forums. This role is crucial in driving cross-functional alignment and establishing governance standards throughout the business.
Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and structured individual who thrives on ownership and accountability. You will be able to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes through others. Be comfortable facilitating meetings and influencing across levels. and have experience in integrated planning or S&OP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and coordinate the complete IBP cycle (Demand reviews, Product Reviews, Supply reviews, IR, and MBR).
- Manage meeting cadences, diaries, and stakeholder engagement across functions.
- Prepare and maintain decks, pre-reads, and action logs for each forum.
- Ensure standardisation of templates, escalation paths, and governance processes.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to reconcile priorities and drive alignment.
- Support the rollout of IBP maturity initiatives, including Oliver Wight Class-A standards.
- Lead scenario planning and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in the IBP processes and reporting.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous Experience in IBP and/or S&OP
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience in planning, forecasting, or business operations within FMCG or similar sectors.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
What we offer you in return
- Flexible working. You can be based anywhere in the uk. This role will include travel across our UK sites as and when needed
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
