Senior Consultant - SAP-SAP IBP Response And Supply Order Series

Bristlecone; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone India Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in SAP IBP Response & Supply Order Series. The role focuses on designing, configuring, and deploying OBP and Order Series capabilities to optimize supply planning, order fulfillment, and inventory management for diverse client projects.

The candidate will lead workshops, develop test scripts, and provide post‑go‑live support, with opportunities to mentor junior consultants and influence SAP IBP strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP IBP, with at least 5 years focused on Response & Supply Order Series.
• Experience in configuring OBP and Order Series scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with SAP IBP data integration, demand-supply balancing, and inventory optimization.
• Proven track record of successful SAP IBP implementations across multiple industries.
• SAP IBP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – IBP) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration and SAP BW/4HANA is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of SAP IBP Response & Supply Order Series modules.
• Configure OBP and Order Series scenarios to meet client business requirements.
• Conduct workshops and requirement‑gathering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute test scripts, unit, integration, and user‑acceptance testing.
• Provide post‑go‑live support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Create functional and technical design documentation and configuration guides.
• Collaborate with SAP Basis, Data Management, and Analytics teams for seamless integration.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Stay current with SAP IBP roadmap, new features, and best practices.
• Assist in proposal development and pre‑sales activities as needed.

Skills

SAP IBP

OBP

Order Series

Data integration

Demand-supply balancing

Inventory optimization

S/4HANA integration

BW/4HANA

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business

Job description

Job Description: Bristlecone India Limited’s SAP Planning – Delivery team is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Response & Supply Order Series. The role involves designing, configuring, and deploying Order‑Based Planning (OBP) and Order Series capabilities to enhance supply planning, order fulfillment, and inventory optimization for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of SAP IBP Response & Supply Order Series modules.
• Configure Order‑Based Planning (OBP) and Order Series scenarios to meet client business requirements.
• Conduct workshops and requirement‑gathering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute test scripts, unit, integration, and user‑acceptance testing.
• Provide post‑go‑live support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Create functional and technical design documentation and configuration guides.
• Collaborate with SAP Basis, Data Management, and Analytics teams for seamless integration.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Stay current with SAP IBP roadmap, new features, and best practices.
• Assist in proposal development and pre‑sales activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP IBP, with at least 5 years focused on Response & Supply Order Series.
• Strong expertise in Order‑Based Planning (OBP) and Order Series configuration.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP data integration, demand‑supply balancing, and inventory optimization.
• Proven track record of successful SAP IBP implementations across multiple industries.
• SAP IBP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – IBP) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration and SAP BW/4HANA is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for client engagements.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

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.