- Gather and analyze business requirements for order‑based planning and translate them into SAP IBP functional specifications.
- Design, configure, and customize SAP IBP OBP models, demand, supply, and inventory planning books.
- Integrate SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless data flow for master and transactional data.
- Develop and execute test scenarios, unit, integration, and user‑acceptance testing.
- Provide end‑user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer for OBP solutions.
- Support go‑live activities, hypercare, and post‑implementation issue resolution.
- Optimize planning processes and recommend best‑practice enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (logistics, finance, IT) to align planning strategies.
- Monitor system performance and perform root‑cause analysis for production incidents.
- Contribute to reusable assets, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP IBP, with at least 2 years focused on Order‑Based Planning.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (demand, supply, inventory, S&OP).
- Hands‑on experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA (IDoc, ODP, APIs).
- Proficiency in configuring planning master data, key figures, and transactional data flows.
- Experience in full lifecycle implementations (blue‑print, configuration, testing, rollout).
- Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- SAP IBP certification or equivalent SAP training preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% for client engagements.
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
- At least 3 years of SAP IBP experience, including 2 years focused on Order-Based Planning
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, including demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP
- Hands-on experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA using IDoc, ODP, or APIs
- Proficiency configuring planning master data, key figures, and transactional data flows
- Experience with full lifecycle implementations, including blueprint, configuration, testing, and rollout
- Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- SAP IBP certification or equivalent SAP training
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- MBA
- Willingness to travel up to 30% for client engagements
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
