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
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in SAP IBP/APO
- 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
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain management
- Hands-on experience in SAP IBP configuration
- Strong integration knowledge between SAP IBP and other SAP modules
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing large-scale, complex transformation projects using Agile methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- SAP IBP Certification
- APICS Certification
- Experience with global projects
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