SAP IBP Consultant

Shashwath Solution; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution in India is seeking an experienced SAP IBP consultant to drive end-to-end IBP implementations across S&OP, demand planning, and supply chain planning. You will collaborate with global teams to design, configure and deploy scalable IBP solutions.

Responsibilities include leading small teams, integrating with SAP S/4HANA/ECC/BW, and ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring junior members and documenting best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP IBP implementation across modules including S&OP and Demand.
• Domain experience in planning (1-2 years).
• Strong configuration skills in latest SAP IBP versions.
• Integration experience with S/4 HANA, ECC, and BW systems.
• Expertise in IBP Demand Management and Planning Area concepts.
• Understanding of Cloud Integration Platform.
• Experience managing small teams (3-4 members).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to design and deliver SAP IBP solutions.
• Configure IBP models for S&OP, Demand Planning, and Planning Areas.
• Lead small teams (3-4 members) and mentor juniors.
• Perform integration with S/4HANA, ECC, and BW.
• Ensure quality through documentation and adherence to standards.

Skills

Integrated Business Planning

Sales and Operations Planning

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Planning

SAP IBP Implementation

Supply Network Planning

Analytical & Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

Role Proficiency

• Develop applications in the assigned area of responsibility on ERP/CRM systems with minimal guidance from a Lead Developer.

Outcomes

• Collaborate with the project team to develop, unit test, and document small and medium-complex level programs as needed.
• Adhere to best practices set by project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Code, debug, test, and document while communicating product/component/feature details during development.
• Optimize efficiency, cost, and quality through process improvements and agile delivery models.
• Continuously learn technology, business domain, and system domain individually and as guided.
• Define/review technical requirements based on user stories.
• Mentor new team members.
• Contribute to ERP/CRM Practice activities such as content creation for case studies, reusability, internal seminars, knowledge sharing sessions, hackathons, etc.
• Identify problem patterns and enhance technical design.
• Suggest appropriate technical options for development such as reusing, improving, or reconfiguring existing components.
• Set goals in NorthStar, measure progress, and update regularly.

Measures of Outcomes

• Completion of applicable technical/domain certifications.
• Adherence to coding standards set by ERP/CRM Practice.
• Completion of mandatory training programs.
• Reduction in recurrence of known defects.
• Quick resolution of production bugs.
• Reduced number of post-delivery defects.
• SLA adherence for support tasks.
• High resource billability throughout the year.
• Positive feedback from managers or leads.
• Successful implementation of small requirements.

Outputs Expected

Requirement Understanding

• Comprehend user stories and project requirements.

Estimation

• Estimate time, effort, and resource dependencies for self and others, including modules.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies.

Design

• Understand design/low-level design (LLD) and map it to requirements/user stories.

Configuration and Coding

• Adhere to coding standards and follow ERP/CRM best practices.
• Develop code independently.

Testing

• Create unit test plans and perform unit testing with 95%+ test class coverage.

Code Review

• Participate in code reviews with Tech Lead and interact with clients for technical discussions under supervision.

Defect Management

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and mitigation for defects.

Project Management

• Manage module-level activities.

Documentation

• Create and review documentation for development and deployment activities.

Analysis

• Perform required analyses as directed by the supervisor.

Status Reporting

• Report task statuses and comply with project-related reporting standards.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute to project-related knowledge repositories.

Release Management

• Follow the release process.

Domain Relevance

• Develop features/components with a clear understanding of the addressed business problems.

Client Interactions

• Engage with customers and articulate their inputs effectively.

Mentoring

• Mentor junior developers on the team.

Skill Examples

• Debugging and RCA for defects reported by testing teams.
• Explaining and communicating design/development to customers.
• Developing features/components as per user stories/requirements.
• Performing and evaluating test results against product specifications.
• Developing user interfaces, business software components, and embedded software components.
• Managing cohesion and quality.
• Estimating effort and time for tasks.
• Collaborating effectively in team environments.
• Researching and resolving production system issues.
• Advising on best practices and approaches.
• Managing configuration tasks like sandbox refresh activities.
• Preparing test data and steps for testing.

Knowledge Examples

• Understanding ERP/CRM cloud platform features and automations.
• Thorough knowledge of coding best practices and constraints.
• Experience with data loading tools.
• Deployment and resolution of deployment errors.
• Knowledge of Agile methods (Scrum and Kanban).

Mandatory Skills

• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Planning
• SAP IBP Implementation
• Supply Network Planning
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills

Experience

• 4 to 6 years of experience with SAP IBP implementation across various modules, including S&OP and Demand.
• Domain experience in planning (1-2 years).
• Strong configuration skills in the latest SAP IBP versions.
• Integration experience with S/4 HANA, ECC, and BW systems.
• Expertise in IBP Demand Management and Planning Area concepts.
• Understanding of Cloud Integration Platform.
• Experience managing small teams (3-4 members).

Professional Attributes

• Effective communication (written and verbal).
• Strong client-handling skills.
• Availability for night shifts or flexibility for extended hours (up to 2 AM IST).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in a globally distributed environment.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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