Business Solutions Architect

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 104,697 - 111,585; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced SAP IBP Business Solutions Architect to support Lennox’s ERP transformation and PDC enablement.

You will design, configure, and optimize SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization to handle high-volume planning scenarios. You will own technical architecture, integration with CPI-DS/SDI/RTI, and collaborate with IT and Supply Chain teams to align IBP solutions with ERP roadmaps and transformation timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and architecture.
• Hands-on expertise in demand planning, supply planning / response & inventory optimization.
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations.
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration).
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments.
• Business requirement analysis and solution design.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) and integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI).
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines) and exception-driven planning workflows.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements and evaluate IBP capabilities vs. gaps.
• Provide clear recommendations: configuration solutions, enhancements/workarounds, alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist.
• Design solutions to support mass exception handling, fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams to translate pain points into actionable IBP solutions.
• Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to PDC enablement and ERP rollout phases.
• Lead/support full lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, hypercare; support UAT and performance testing.
• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.

Skills

SAP IBP

Demand planning

Supply planning

CPI-DS/SDI/RTI

ECC/S4 integration

High-volume planning

Requirements analysis

Software development lifecycle

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Solutions Architect

Contract: 5‑month contract to hire (not open to 3rd‑party C2C consultants; visa sponsorship not available).

Location: Richardson, TX (onsite).

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support Lennox’s ERP transformation and Parts Distribution Center (PDC) enablement initiatives. This role will design, configure, and optimize SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation
  • Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) and integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI).
  • Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines) and exception-driven planning workflows.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution
  • Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements.
  • Evaluate: What IBP can deliver via standard configuration, where gaps exist vs. business expectations.
  • Provide clear recommendations: configuration solutions, enhancements/workarounds, alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist.
• Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization
  • Design solutions to support mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints).
  • Fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data.
  • Improve system responsiveness and meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability.
• Business Engagement & Prioritization
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams.
  • Translate business pain points into actionable IBP solutions.
  • Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to: PDC enablement, ERP rollout phases, post-go-live enhancements.
• Data & Planning Model Design
  • Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data models.
  • Support data readiness including data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
  • Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms.
• Integration & End-to-End Flow
  • Support integration between SAP IBP, SAP ECC and external systems (data lake, reporting tools).
  • Ensure seamless planning flow across demand, supply, execution and PDC & ERP transformation.
• Support phased implementation and delivery
  • Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy.
  • Identify deliverables during blueprint and post-PDC phases.
• Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead/support full lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, hypercare.
  • Support UAT, validation, and performance testing.
  • Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes.
• Governance & Best Practices
  • Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.
  • Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture.
• Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture.
• Hands‑on expertise in demand planning, supply planning / response & supply, and inventory optimization.
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations.
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration).
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments.
• Business requirement analysis and solution design.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design.

Bonus Points

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in aftermarket / parts / distribution-heavy business models.
• Multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs.
• Exposure to data lake / analytics platforms.
• High-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions).
• Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $76.00 - $81.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.