Senior Solution Lead, SAP IBP Cloud Solution

Stryker Corporation; India; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation seeks a Hybrid Senior Solution Lead for SAP IBP Cloud to design, configure, and deploy integrated planning solutions. You will partner with business and technical teams to define requirements and ensure architecture aligns with the roadmap. Responsibilities include end-to-end IBP delivery and global template development.

The role emphasizes expertise in IBP modules, SDLC adherence, and coordination across ERP and deployment teams to drive quarterly releases and enhancements.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of SAP full lifecycle implementations.
• 4+ years hands-on SAP IBP and/or SAP APO experience.
• Experience integrating SAP with SAP and non-SAP apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP IBP solutions end-to-end.
• Serve as functional and technical SME for SAP IBP and related modules.
• Drive IBP initiatives across S&OP, Demand, and Supply Planning.
• Ensure delivery aligns with SDLC standards and go-live readiness.
• Collaborate with global ERP teams, stakeholders, and deployment teams.

Skills

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

S/OP

Integration

SDLC

Global Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Master's degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) preferred

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Senior Solution Lead, SAP IBP Cloud Solution

The Sr. Solution lead is responsible for developing solution design and build for integrated systems within the enterprise SAP IBP Cloud solution area and corresponding set of applications. In this role the Sr. Solution lead will partner with Business Analysts and Technical Analysts to understand the overall business need, define overarching requirements and create high‑level design specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems/platforms and develop an overarching architectural design and model that will support Stryker’s business needs. The Sr. Solution lead is responsible for verifying the detailed technical documents, validating the configuration within the assigned applications, and ensuring solutions are delivered based on the architected design. The individual should be an expert with SAP IBP Cloud solution and it’s roadmap, that includes IBP Demand, Supply Planning, Response (Allocation) and other IBP Modules. And he/she must have 2-3 full cycle implementation experience with IBP Response solutions, including Configure-To-Order and Make-To-Stock production strategies and thorough understanding/expertise in latest SAP Release with end‑to‑Order to Shipment and Business Logics (i.e. ATP rules) to support order allocation. Individual should be experienced with IBP Business Processes that connect IBP system with other systems and have good knowledge on various workstreams.

What You Will Do

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP IBP solutions, delivering integrated end‑to‑end planning capabilities across the enterprise. Serve as the functional and technical subject matter expert for SAP IBP, supporting solution design, build, testing, implementation, training, and global template development. Drive SAP IBP initiatives across key planning areas, including S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP Time Series, MRP, and Spare Parts Planning. Ensure all solution delivery activities align with established Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) standards, processes, and best practices. Review and govern business process documentation, functional and technical specifications, test strategies, and go‑live readiness plans. Collaborate with global ERP teams, business stakeholders, IT partners, infrastructure teams, and deployment teams to deliver successful business outcomes. Partner with solution providers, process owners, architects, and key users to execute project deliverables and support deployment methodologies. Continuously optimize planning processes and system performance by identifying improvement opportunities and delivering scalable, business‑aligned solutions, including support for quarterly SAP IBP releases and enhancements.

What you need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) preferred. 10-13 years of experience delivering SAP full lifecycle implementations, with a proven track record of successful project execution. 4+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP IBP and/or SAP APO, including integration across end‑to‑end planning and supply chain processes. Strong expertise in SAP IBP Cloud solutions, including configuration, business process design, and integration with procurement, inventory, sales, and related functions. Experience integrating SAP with SAP and non‑SAP enterprise applications such as Ariba, ECC, Oracle, PRMS, MFG Pro, and other third‑party systems. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑focused solutions. Familiarity with ITIL, Agile methodologies, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, with the ability to work across data, integration, security, and reporting domains. Demonstrated success collaborating within global, cross‑functional, and matrixed organizations, ideally within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.