SAP IBP Supply Consultant

Experis; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an SAP IBP Supply Consultant to lead the design and implementation of SAP IBP solutions. This is a remote position based in the UK, lasting until July 2027. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP IBP Optimizer and its integration with S/4HANA. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and optimizing supply chain performance through best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP IBP modules with focus on Demand Planning.
• Knowledge of integration with S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with data integration tools like CPI-DS.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and implementation of SAP IBP in supply planning.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis aligning with business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance end-to-end supply chain.

Skills

SAP IBP Optimizer expertise

Finite Heuristics

Deployment Planning

Transport Load Builder (TLB)

Cross-functional team collaboration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

CPI-DS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SAP IBP Supply Consultant. Max Supplier Charge Rate: 640p/d max via Umbrella. Clearance required: BPSS. Location: Remote - UK Based. Duration: Until July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP IBP Optimizer in Time Series Supply Planning, ensuring efficient and feasible supply plans.
• Deliver solutions in Order-Based Planning (OBP), including: Finite Heuristics; Deployment Planning; Transport Load Builder (TLB).
• Conduct detailed fit-gap analysis and design solutions that align with business requirements.
• Integrate OBP planning results with downstream execution systems (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, APO transition).
• Define and implement master data models, planning operators, and supply chain constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (demand planning, supply planning, logistics) to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Provide expert guidance on IBP Best Practices, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.
• Support testing (unit, integration, UAT), training, and hypercare post go-live.
• Produce clear documentation for solution design, configurations, and user training.

Nice to have Skills

• Experience in Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization modules of SAP IBP.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PP/DS integration.
• Familiarity with CPI-DS / CI-DS for IBP data integration.
• Background in APO migration projects.
• Exposure to analytics, dashboards, and reporting within IBP.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization modules of SAP IBP.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PP/DS integration.
• Familiarity with RTI & CI-DS for IBP data integration.
• Background in APO migration projects.
• Exposure to analytics, dashboards, and reporting within IBP.