Solutions Architect - SAP IBP

Argano; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Argano is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Solution Architect based in Hyderabad, India, to design and deliver end-to-end Integrated Business Planning solutions. This role involves leading the full project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in SAP supply chain planning and a substantial background as a solution architect. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on transforming business strategies and technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with SAP supply chain planning.
• 4+ years of experience as a Solution Architect.
• Experience leading 5 full-cycle IBP implementations, with 2 as lead architect.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of SAP IBP implementations across multiple planning domains.
• Lead full project lifecycle activities: workshops, blueprint, build, testing.
• Engage with C-suite and VP-level stakeholders to present architectures.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Demand-driven planning

Constraint-based optimisation

Order-based supply planning

Hands-on experience with SAP IBP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP IBP Optimizer

SAP BTP Build Work Zone

SAP Business Application Studio (BAS)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Solution Architect to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of end-to-end Integrated Business Planning solutions. Operating at the intersection of supply chain strategy and technology, you will translate complex business planning requirements into scalable, best‑practice SAP IBP architectures — while guiding clients or internal stakeholders from discovery through go‑live and beyond.

Job Description

• Job Title: Solution Architect – SAP IBP
• Department: SAP Delivery DSC
• Experience Required: 12+ years
• Shift timings: EST/CST

Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Own the end‑to‑end architecture of SAP IBP implementations across one or more planning domains.
• Define data models, integration patterns, and system landscape for IBP deployments within an SAP S/4HANA or hybrid ecosystem.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution blueprints, including fit‑gap analysis and design decisions.
• Establish best‑practice configuration standards and ensure alignment with SAP's quarterly release roadmap.

Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead or support full project lifecycle activities: workshops, blueprint, build, testing, hyper‑care, and handover.
• Engage C‑suite and VP‑level supply chain stakeholders; present architectures, trade‑offs, and recommendations with clarity.
• Mentor and review the work of functional consultants and junior architects on project teams.
• Coordinate with SAP basis, integration, and data engineering teams to ensure end‑to‑end solution integrity.

Practice Development

• Contribute to practice assets — accelerators, templates, methodology guides, demo environments.
• Stay current with SAP IBP product direction and bring insights back to the team and clients.

Required Skills

Advanced Demand Planning (Statistical Modelling)

• Statistical forecasting: model selection (ARIMA, exponential smoothing, causal), MLR, and error metrics.
• Experience tuning forecast models, cleansing historical data, and improving baseline accuracy KPIs.
• Understanding of machine‑learning‑enhanced forecasting options within SAP IBP.

Response & Supply (R&S)

• Demand‑driven planning, heuristics‑based supply run, multi‑echelon supply network design.
• Hands‑on experience configuring supply network models, planning areas, and key figure hierarchies.

Optimizer

• Constraint‑based optimisation using SAP IBP Optimizer (supply, demand, or inventory objectives).
• Familiarity with optimisation model configuration, constraints, objective functions, and KPI design.

Order‑Based Planning (OBP)

• Order‑based supply planning: MRP‑like logic, pegging, firming rules, and order handling in IBP.
• Experience with integration touch‑points between OBP and ERP order management.
• Custom dashboards and analytical apps.
• Hands‑on SAP BTP Build Work Zone.
• SAP Business Application Studio (BAS)/Web IDE.
• SAP Gateway and backend integration.

Qualification & Education

• 8+ years in SAP supply chain planning; 4+ years as Solution Architect.
• 5+ full‑cycle IBP implementations (at least 2 as lead architect).
• Exposure to 2+ industries (e.g., CPG, retail, pharma, manufacturing).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA a plus).
• Ability to present technical architecture to executive audiences.
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional, multi‑vendor teams.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• SAP IBP Business Planning (xP&A).
• SAP BTP / extension development.
• Financial planning integration (BPC / Analytics Cloud).
• Anaplan, O9, Kinaxis or competing tool knowledge.
• S&OP / IBP process design & facilitation.
• SAP certification in IBP or related modules.

About Us

Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high‑performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever‑evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth.

Argano is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.