Senior IBP Consultant

Westernacher Consulting; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westernacher Consulting is seeking a seasoned SAP IBP Professional to lead end-to-end planning solutions, translating business needs into functional specifications and guiding implementation across multiple industries.

You will own functional streams from requirements analysis through configuration, testing, and go-live support, while collaborating with stakeholders and delivery teams to drive high-quality outcomes. A strong consulting mindset and AI-enabled process analysis readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience with SAP IBP.
• Functional and/or technical proficiency demonstrated in at least 3 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong ability to explain and demonstrate SAP IBP processes and identify process optimisation opportunities.
• Good cross-module knowledge enabling the design of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Solid configuration and solution design capabilities.
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to propose multiple business process improvement options, including pros and cons.
• Exposure to multiple industries with knowledge of planning and supply chain processes.
• Pre-sales experience and solution input considered an advantage.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration; willingness to travel.
• Application of AI to optimise delivery and assess business value.

Responsabilités

• Implement business processes and design SAP IBP solutions.
• Take ownership of functional streams within SAP projects, from requirement analysis through configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Configure SAP IBP, including unit and integration testing, documentation, and validation activities.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and support development during build, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to workshops with business stakeholders and support solution decision-making.
• Plan and implement work packages within SAP IBP projects to ensure high-quality delivery.

Connaissances

SAP IBP

End-to-end SAP implementations

Process optimization

SAP IBP processes explanation

Industry knowledge across multiple

Solution design

Pre-sales experience

AI-driven delivery analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering

Outils

SAP IBP Certification

Description du poste

You will implement business processes and design SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions, taking ownership of functional streams from requirements analysis through configuration, testing, and go-live support. You will work closely with business stakeholders and delivery teams to drive high-quality SAP IBP project outcomes while supporting solution decision-making and continuous process improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement business processes and design SAP IBP solutions.
• Take ownership of functional streams within SAP projects, from requirement analysis through configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Configure SAP IBP, including unit and integration testing, documentation, and validation activities.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and support the development team during build, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to workshops with business stakeholders and support solution decision-making.
• Take responsibility for planning and implementing work packages within SAP IBP projects and ensure high-quality delivery.

Your Skills And Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience with SAP IBP.
• Proficiency: Functional and/or technical proficiency demonstrated in at least 3 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Expertise: Strong ability to explain and demonstrate SAP IBP processes and identify process optimisation opportunities.
• Knowledge: Good cross-module knowledge enabling the design of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Skills: Solid configuration and solution design capabilities.
• Mindset: Strong consulting mindset with the ability to propose multiple business process improvement options, including clear articulation of pros and cons.
• Experience: Exposure to multiple industries with a good understanding of relevant planning and supply chain processes.
• Certification: SAP IBP certification is an advantage.
• Exposure: Pre-sales experience, including solution input or proposal support, is an advantage.
• Commitment: Strong dedication to knowledge sharing, team collaboration, and capability development.
• Application: Use of AI to optimise delivery, including process analysis, testing support, and reporting, with the ability to explain AI-driven scenarios and assess business value.

General Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French.
• Languages: Additional languages are an asset.
• Collaboration: Strong team player able to work effectively in both small and large international teams.
• Skills: Very good analytical, logical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability: Willingness to gain exposure to different industries and business models.
• Commitment: Strong focus on high-quality project delivery.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel as required by project needs

Westernacher's Promise

• Partnership culture with the opportunity for co-ownership in a 100% employee-owned company.
• A diverse and versatile role with real opportunities to shape your career in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Inspiring, inclusive, and supportive global working culture.
• Open communication, trust, and regular feedback within a flat organisational structure.
• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects across multiple industries. Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model.

This Is WE

Committed to innovation, since 1969 Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with more than 1000 consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We provide global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence and profitable, sustainable growth. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation.

Living, working, and operating in partnership. We are inquisitive, creative thinkers with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We question new ways of working, think differently and are willing to try out new approaches to create value and innovation for our customers. All of this makes us pioneers in our field and keeps us responsive, quality-focused and results-oriented.

Westernacher is a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Westernacher is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.