- Lead design workshops with business and IT stakeholders to define integration architecture and data flow.
- Architect and implement end‑to‑end CPI‑DS solutions for IBP to ECC/S/4HANA, APO, HANA DB, flat files and other systems.
- Develop complex CI‑DS tasks, including pre‑scripts, post‑scripts, and RFC‑based integrations.
- Configure and manage CI‑DS agents, connections, scheduling, and administration in customer landscapes.
- Collaborate with functional teams to align master data, attributes, and planning level concepts in IBP.
- Produce and validate XML‑based inputs/outputs for CI‑DS tasks and ensure data quality.
- Provide expertise on SAP S/4HANA and IBP integration, including demand, SOP, inventory, and response‑supply processes.
- Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering knowledge transfer and best practices.
- Support CI (Continuous Integration) pipelines and assist with OData/CDS view integrations where required.
- Deliver project milestones within tight deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
- 8+ years of SAP integration experience, with minimum 4 years focused on SAP CPI‑DS.
- At least 4 full lifecycle CPI‑DS implementation projects delivered end‑to‑end.
- Deep expertise in SAP IBP (functional knowledge of demand, SOP, inventory, response‑supply).
- Strong hands‑on experience developing CI‑DS tasks for ECC, S/4HANA, APO, HANA DB, flat files, etc.
- Proficiency in pre‑scripts, post‑scripts, RFC function module integration, and XML data handling.
- Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA functional processes and IBP add‑ons/extractors.
- Experience setting up CI‑DS agents, connections, scheduling and administration in client landscapes.
- Knowledge of ABAP, CDS views and OData is a plus.
- Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor junior team members and thrive under aggressive timelines.
ABOUT US:
Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.
Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.
Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of SAP integration experience
- At least 4 years focused on SAP CPI-DS
- At least 4 full lifecycle CPI-DS implementation projects delivered end-to-end
- Deep SAP IBP functional knowledge covering demand, SOP, inventory, and response-supply processes
- Hands-on experience developing CI-DS tasks for ECC, S/4HANA, APO, HANA DB, flat files, and other systems
- Experience with pre-scripts, post-scripts, RFC function module integration, and XML data handling
- Understanding of SAP S/4HANA functional processes and IBP add-ons or extractors
- Experience setting up CI-DS agents, connections, scheduling, and administration in client landscapes
- Knowledge of ABAP, CDS views, and OData
- Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to mentor junior team members and work under aggressive timelines
Bristlecone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristlecone and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristlecone.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as having improved recently, with core medical, dental, and vision coverage in place for U.S. employees. Health insurance is also characterized positively in several places.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and WFH flexibility are outlined for U.S. employees, with PTO specifically called out positively. Employer-verified details indicate unlimited PTO for some exempt roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An employee assistance program (unMute) provides confidential counseling alongside wellness apps and webinars. Additional wellbeing initiatives and company celebrations reinforce lifestyle support.
Bristlecone Insights
What We Do
Bristlecone is the industry’s largest pure-play supply chain service provider. As the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations, we specialize in empowering customers with tech-enabled solutions for planning, sourcing, and fulfillment. Through our consulting, platforms, and supply chain build and enablement expertise, we help Global 2000 organizations in the life sciences, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech industries drive visibility, resiliency, and efficiency across their supply chain. Guided by a consulting-led approach, we serve as strategic partners to customers throughout their supply chain transformation journey. With comprehensive advisory and implementation capabilities, we offer high-value consulting spanning domains, processes, and change management, ensuring tailored solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for each customer. Bristlecone is headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is part of the Mahindra Group. Learn more at www.bristlecone.com
