Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), specifically in the Supply & Response Planning and Inventory modules. The ideal candidate will play a key role in implementing, enhancing, and optimizing IBP solutions to support business planning and supply chain processes. This position requires a blend of technical architecture knowledge, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning and Inventory modules.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable IBP solutions.
- Design and deliver end-to-end planning solutions that align with business objectives and supply chain strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor, thought leader, and change agent to drive process improvements and solution adoption across the organization.
- Analyze complex business challenges and develop innovative, data-driven solutions leveraging SAP IBP capabilities.
- Provide expertise in system architecture, integration design, and planning process optimization.
- Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and solution design discussions with stakeholders at varying levels of technical understanding.
- Support testing, deployment, user training, and post-go-live activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend best practices within the SAP IBP landscape.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and changing business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP IBP, particularly Supply & Response Planning and Inventory modules.
- Experience in SAP IBP implementations, enhancements, and support projects.
- Solid understanding of supply chain planning processes, inventory optimization, and response planning.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and business leaders.
- Proven ability to drive change management and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and integration with SAP IBP.
- Knowledge of supply chain planning best practices and industry standards.
- SAP IBP certification is preferred.
- Experience working in Agile project environments.