SAP IBP Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of SAP IBP solutions, focusing on Response and Supply (R&S), Order-Based Planning (OBP), Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, and integrating S/4 HANA processes.

- Collaborate with process leads, business stakeholders, and IT teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and define functional specifications for the release cycle.

- Drive design workshops with executives and collaborate with high-level client personnel to assess and optimize functional areas within supply chain management, improving advanced planning capabilities.

- Implement rule-based and optimizer solutions within the SAP IBP platform.

- Provide hands-on configuration and customization for SAP IBP, specifically around supply planning, response and supply processes, and order-based planning functionalities.

- Ensure seamless integration of SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party systems, supporting the smooth flow of business data and processes.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using functional and technical expertise to ensure project success and continued system optimization.

- Manage post-implementation support and continuous improvement initiatives to adapt to evolving business needs.

Requirements

Key Skills & Experience Required:

- 15+ years of experience in SAP IBP/APO, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Response and Supply (R&S) Time series and Order-Based Planning (OBP).

- Proven experience in end-to-end SAP IBP implementations, including requirement gathering, design workshops, configuration, and deployment.

- In-depth knowledge of supply chain management, including demand planning, supply planning, and order management.

- Hands-on experience in SAP IBP configuration, with SAP IBP solutions.

- Strong integration knowledge between SAP IBP and other SAP modules (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC) and third-party systems.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of engaging with executive sponsors and business leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

- Experience managing large-scale, complex transformation projects using Agile methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

- SAP IBP Certification

- APICS Certification

- Experience with global projects and the ability to work in a cross-functional, international team.

Educational Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration,

Benefits