S&OP - IBP Leader
Training Program | S&OP IBP Training
Design, implement, and lead an efficient and collaborative business planning process.
Our S&OP IBP Training will equip you with the skills to enhance your business planning.
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Get Certified S&OP-IBP
Get certified on one of the fastest-growing business & operations
Practical & Simple Method
A 12-step implementation method you can apply from day one.
Method Lifetime Access
13 modules and 119+ on-demand micro lessons. Come back anytime.
Expert Toolbox & Templates
30+ ready-to-use tools, decks, and templates built by practitioners.
Build alignment & collaboration with simple structures and practical tools
A proven method to get Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain on the same page.
- No complex frameworks. No 18-month ERP projects.
- Just clear meeting structures, ready-to-use templates, and simple rules that get teams aligned in weeks, not years.
- You'll get a step-by-step process to build trust, set the right meetings, and create one shared plan everyone actually follows.
- Built and tested with 100+ S&OP / IBP leaders across industries.
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AI Winner Revolution
Millions of jobs will be replaced by AI. Not IBP and S&OP roles
> AI is taking over repetitive tasks, data entry, routine reporting, basic forecasting. Execution roles are shrinking fast.
> But someone still needs to connect teams, challenge the numbers, and drive decisions using AI as a decision accelerator.
> The S&OP / IBP leader sits at the crossroads of humans and machines — translating data into action and making collaboration happen.
> This role isn’t disappearing. It’s becoming one of the most strategic in any organization.
Boost your skills, salary & career
One of the fastest-growing roles in terms of salary, influence, and career opportunities.
- Not an S&OP / IBP leader yet? This is one of the best career moves you can make right now.
- Already one? This program helps you become a top performer and unlock VP-level opportunities.
- S&OP / IBP leader salaries are rising year after year. Few people can do this job well, and every company needs one.
- More influence. More responsibility. More options. This is where careers accelerate.
About the training
S&OP - IBP Leader program
Training Structure
Roll out or strengthen your S&OP / IBP process in 13 Modules to align your teams & foster collaboration
Module 1 – Clarify the S&OP /IPB Role and Responsabilites
Define what S&OP and IBP really mean for your company. Set clear expectations with leadership from day one.
Module 2 – Assess S&OP / IBP Maturity & Expectations
Assess maturity and needs Use the full assessment template to evaluate where you stand and what the organization actually needs.
Module 3 – Gain Trust and Make It Contagious
Practical techniques to build trust across teams and create a ripple effect of confidence and collaboration.
Module 4 – Create Structure and Ownership
Design a clear, simple S&OP / IBP framework that fits your organization. Built for your reality.
Module 5 – (Re)Kick Off and Build Momentum
Launch your S&OP / IBP journey with clarity, energy, and cross-functional alignment from the start.
Module 6 – Collect Data & Give Visibility
Use data smartly to create clarity and support decisions. Includes real data templates and examples.
Module 7 – Set the Right Meetings: Cadence & Format
Plan & lead efficient S&OP / IBP meetings that actually drive collaboration and action, not just status updates.
Module 8 – Build a Clear and Impactful S&OP / IBP Deck
Create structured presentations that drive decisions and impress leadership. Full deck template included.
Module 9 – Lead Efficient IBP Executive Meetings
Facilitate meetings with clarity, focus, and engagement. Get executives to decide, not just listen.
Module 10 – Systemize & Strengthen Your IBP
Build routines that make your process consistent, scalable, and ready to evolve with AI..
Module 11 – Strengthen Collaboration & Trust
How top companies align founders, operations, leadership, clients, and suppliers without heavy processes.
Module 13 – Go Beyond S&OP and IBP
Evolve your S&OP toward true Integrated Business Planning and broader organizational impact.
Real S&OP Case Studies
Get inspired by real-life success stories and lessons learned.
IBP / S&OP Toolbox & Bonuses
Access all templates, tools, and resources to take action now.
Life Time access to all course material is included (videos, templates, tools)
Included: S&OP / IBP Expert ToolBox 🛠️
- S&OP - IBP Assessment Maturity Grid
- "What S&OP / IBP" 5 min Pitch Deck
- Stakeholder Interview Template
- Editable S&OP - IBP Roadmap
- Lightweight Org Chart Template
- Trust Momentum Tracker
- Collaboration Contract Template
- Communication Template for Early Wins
- Kickoff Meeting Template
- IBP Kickoff Deck Template
- Launch Planning Checklist
- KPI Checklist
- Editable Dashboards (Ops, Tactical, Exec)
- Risk & opportunity templates
- Excel S&OP Gap analysis
- S&OP Meeting Flow Template
- Meeting Prep Guide
- Editable S&OP - IBP Power Point Deck Templates
- Meeting Facilitation Guide
- S&OP - IBP Process Checklist
- Executive Brief Template
- S&OP / IBP Evolution Road Map
- Full S&OP / IBP Toolkit (Master Download of All Tools)
From Boring Reports to Executive Decisions
Speak the language of business. Drive decisions. Impress your leadership team.
- Get ready-to-use executive deck templates built for real S&OP / IBP meetings. Not boring slides. Real business content that drives decisions.
- Every template comes with concrete examples you can adapt and reuse immediately.
- Learn how to facilitate meetings where people engage, debate, and decide. Not sit and listen.
- Walk into your next leadership meeting as a business facilitator who speaks C-suite language.
Edouard Thieuleux, your main Instructor
Trained 100,000+ professionals. Millions have seen his content worldwide.
Edouard was an S&OP / IBP leader himself. He built and implemented processes from scratch in small, medium, and global companies.
For the past 20 years, he’s been helping executives, entrepreneurs, and supply chain experts stay focused on what matters most: simplicity, collaboration, and trust.
His focus: giving you practical methods you can use right away, not theory you’ll forget tomorrow.
Learn from Leaders Who's done it
Co-created with 100+ S&OP / IBP leaders who share what actually works behind the scenes.
Built with real VP and senior leaders who run complex teams. They share their shortcuts, mistakes, and what gets fast results.
How to gain trust. How to handle resistance. How to make things move. No textbook theory. Real practitioner secrets.
Simple methods from people who’ve been exactly where you are.
Get Certified on One of the Fastest-Growing Roles
Complete the program and earn your S&OP / IBP Leader certificate from AbcSupplyChain.
A certificate you can share on LinkedIn, with your employer, or in your next job interview.
Show that you’ve learned a proven practical method to design, implement, and lead an efficient and collaborative business planning process.
Stand out from candidates who only have theory. You’ll have the tools, the method, and the proof.
Our IBP / S&OP Leaders
share their results
Check our 100+ LinkedIn recommendations here
“The step-by-step approach makes it easy to follow. You learn one concept, apply it, then move to the next. Short video modules, very practical. Edouard and his team are always available to answer questions with clarity and real-world insights. A S&OP and IBP training I highly recommend.”
Laurene Marambaud
Global S&OP Manager | Nestle, Adidas, Pfizer, LVMH
“As someone who’s been in S&OP for years, this program changed how I think about it. It connected strategy, process, and people in a way I hadn’t seen before. The focus on executive engagement and scenario planning is what makes S&OP and IBP a strategic driver, not a reporting exercise. I walked away with fresh tools and real conviction. Highly recommend Edouard and his team.”
Sean Barrett, MBA
Sr. Director of Forecasting & Planning | Walmart, Retail/CPG
“This program helped me shift from a technical approach to one that drives real business impact and leadership influence. The templates are ready to use, the frameworks are proven, and I was able to implement concepts directly into our S&OP and IBP transformation. I gained confidence in aligning stakeholders and shaping strategic conversations at the leadership table”
Rayapati Srinath Reddy, CPIM
Head of S&OP and IBP – Heineken India
“Complete, well-structured, and packed with useful templates and tools. What makes the difference is how Edouard and his team illustrate S&OP and IBP concepts with concrete examples. Everything becomes clear and applicable. And Edouard and his team are always responsive when you have questions.”
Sundus Yurdakul
Planning & Inventory Manager – Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing
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FAQs
All the answers to questions you might have
This program is for anyone involved in operations, supply chain, demand planning, or business planning who wants to bring more collaboration, efficiency, and alignment to their organization.
It is especially suited for:
✓ S&OP / IBP Leaders who want to get better at what they do, deliver faster results, and become a top performer in their role.
✓ Executives (Company & BU level) who want to better understand the strategic value of S&OP / IBP, support the transformation, and sponsor or manage S&OP / IBP leaders more effectively.
✓ S&OP / IBP Participants who want to contribute more, engage better in the process, and position themselves for roles with more leadership and visibility.
✓ Consultants / Project Managers who want a proven method and ready-to-use tools to deliver faster results for their clients.
✓ Future S&OP / IBP Leaders working in demand planning, supply chain, or operations who want to take advantage of the growing demand for this role, boost their career, and have everything they need to land a job in this field.
No specific experience level is required. Whether you are new to S&OP / IBP or already experienced, the program starts from the beginning and builds up step by step.
Working in operations, planning, supply chain, or a related field is recommended to get the most out of the course. We keep things simple and increase the level of expertise gradually.
All you need: a stable internet connection and Microsoft Excel. We also use AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude during some lessons. They are recommended but not mandatory.
Once your payment is confirmed, you get immediate access to our private member platform, mobile app, community, and all 119 micro lessons.
Every tool, template, and assessment is downloadable right away. You can start learning and applying the method today.
You also get access to our personalized support if you have any questions along the way.
The program is made of short micro lessons of a few minutes each. You watch them at your own pace, whenever you want.
I record my screen and show exactly how I built S&OP / IBP processes from scratch in complex organizations. Some bonus episodes are live sessions recorded with experts that you can also watch on replay.
A few times a year, I also host live sessions where I share the latest trends and best practices only for members.
And if you get stuck or have questions, my team and I are available to answer by video or in writing.
119 micro episodes. 15+ hours of content. Plus the time to implement our method in your company.
We know you are busy. That’s why everything is designed for you to progress at your own pace. Some members complete it in a few weeks. Others take several months because they start implementing tools and methods right away, like assessments and kickoffs.
The program is designed to last 8 weeks (3 hours/week) or 4 weeks (6 hours/week) for fast learners.
You get lifetime access, so you can come back to any lesson whenever you need it.
Throughout the program, you have access to our team and to Edouard personally, Monday to Friday, for any question about the method.
We can answer by text, or record a video when the topic is more complex. Everything stays confidential.
You won’t be alone. We’ve already supported over 2000+ experts and we are confident we can answer the vast majority of your questions. Most are already covered in the program.
Please note: this support covers questions related to the method. It is not unlimited consulting. If you need hands-on consulting or group training for your team, our team can help. Contact us here.
You can join on the day and not start the program for several weeks or months. Start at your own pace. However, I recommend that you devote at least 1 to 3 hours a week to the program to get quick results.
The resources (videos, tools, downloadable files) will be available immediately after your payment has been confirmed and available for life.
The certificate, Excel and Power Point, Mind Map downloads will be also available for life.
Office 365 is used in this program. The files are compatible with versions 2013, 2016, 2019 and office 365 in any languages.
The dashboards will however display slightly differently on excel versions prior to 2013 and MAC version (I will give several alternative solutions if you have a MAC).
If you would like to certify more than one person from your team and receive team support and additional bonuses.
Please contact us via the team training page to receive a tailored quotation suiting your needs.
After your order, you have 60 days to review the course, apply our method and decide if it meets your expectations.
If you haven’t progressed, just send an email for a 100% refund.
The only condition to be eligible for reimbursement is to try the techniques that are revealed in this program.
You still have questions?
As part of the application process, you’ll have a meeting with our team to ask any questions and ensure the program is the right fit for you.
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