SAP IBP Analyst

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay: $78,000(minimum) - $102,000(midpoint) - $125,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Analyst supports end-to-end supply chain planning processes. This role will focus on optimizing planning workflows, ensuring data integrity, and driving system enhancements within SAP IBP. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with a collaborative mindset to deliver solutions that improve forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Requirements Analysis: Independently elicit, analyze, and document business requirements; Evaluate enhancement vs. new solution options; Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope.

• Documentation and Testing: Own documentation for assigned projects; Coordinate and execute system testing, integration testing, and UAT to ensure the system meets business needs and traceability.

• Solution Design and Implementation: Facilitate cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions; Configure platform (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) modules to meet business requirements, including cross-module integration; Ensure alignment with organizational standards and promote reuse of existing capabilities.

• Stakeholder Communication and Training: Act as a liaison between business and IT; Lead training sessions and manage stakeholder expectations.

• System Development and Support: Identify and resolve complex platform-related (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) issues, providing timely support to users; Manage enhancements and bug fixes; Collaborate with developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards; Own small-to-medium development efforts; Mentor other team members as needed.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP IBP configuration and functionality (Demand, Supply, Inventory Planning).

• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA integration points.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions. Use data to support decisions; Advanced problem-solving skills to address complex system issues.

• Business Process Modeling: Design and optimize business processes; Use modeling tools to support solution design; Ability to identify inefficiencies in platform-related (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) processes and recommend improvements.

• Change Management & Training: Lead training and change initiatives; Develop materials and measure adoption; Experience in managing change requests and implementing system changes.

• Documentation & Traceability: Own documentation for projects; Ensure version control and audit readiness.

• Project Coordination & Execution: Lead small projects or workstreams; Ensure timely delivery and attention to detail.

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Independently gather, analyze, and validate requirements; Facilitate workshops and resolve requirement conflicts.

• Solution Design Thinking: Translate requirements into functional designs. Evaluate solution options.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate meetings, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts.

• Technical Acumen: Proficient in using and analyzing data within at least one enterprise system; Deep knowledge of specific platform modules and their integration points; Collaborate with technical teams to support integrations, configurations, and troubleshooting; Demonstrate continuous learning mindset, interest in technology trends, platform (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) direction.

• Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead testing efforts; Ensure traceability and quality standards.

Successful Candidates Will Typically Have:

• IBP Experience 3-5 years

  • Time series planning for demand planning

  • Time series planning for supply planning

  • Configuration of Key Figures

  • Configuration of master data type and attributes

  • Time profile management

  • Application Job Management

  • Analytical Stories

  • Planner Workspaces

  • Excel Addin

  • SAP IBP Embedded Analytics and Reporting

  • Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

• CIDS understanding mapping and debugging

• Project Management

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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