BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

Staff Perm; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm in Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced Business Solutions Architect specializing in SAP IBP. You will be pivotal in designing and implementing solutions to optimize SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Management systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with SAP IBP, alongside expertise in integrations and strong analytical skills to bridge business needs with system capabilities.

This position offers a contract-to-hire arrangement, requiring US citizenship or Green Card status.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.
• Hands-on expertise with SAP IBP modules.
• Experience with SAP ERP integrations and high-volume planning.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and optimize SAP IBP solutions.
• Lead workshops for business requirements analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for alignment on SAP IBP solutions.

Skills

SAP IBP Demand Planning

SAP IBP Supply Planning

SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

SAP CPI-DS

High-volume planning

Business requirements analysis

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

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

LOCATION: Richardson, TX 76082

POSITION: Contract to Hire

Must be USC or Green Card holder.

The SAP IBP Solution Architect will serve as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between SAP IBP capabilities and business requirements while delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• SAP IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation
• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply & Response Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Design and support integration solutions using SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI.
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing, including purchase orders and order lines.
• Design exception-driven planning workflows.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution
• Lead business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
• Evaluate what SAP IBP can deliver through standard configuration.
• Identify gaps between business expectations and system capabilities.
• Provide recommendations for configuration solutions, enhancements, workarounds, and alternative approaches where system limitations exist.
• Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization
• Design solutions supporting large-scale exception management, including shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints.
• Improve processing performance for high volumes of purchase orders and planning data.
• Optimize system responsiveness, scalability, and throughput to meet business expectations.
• Business Engagement & Prioritization
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT stakeholders.
• Translate business challenges into actionable SAP IBP solutions.
• Develop and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with:
  • PDC enablement
  • ERP rollout phases
  • Post-go-live enhancements
• Data & Planning Model Design
• Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data structures.
• Support data readiness activities, including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
• Ensure alignment between SAP IBP, ERP data structures, and analytics platforms.
• Integration & End-to-End Process Design
• Support integrations between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems such as data lakes and reporting platforms.
• Ensure seamless planning processes across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Execution.
• PDC & ERP Transformation Support
• Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.
• Identify deliverables for blueprint and post-PDC implementation phases.
• Support phased implementation and deployment activities.
• Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement
• Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, including Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare.
• Support user acceptance testing, validation, and performance testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and SAP IBP solutions.
• Governance & Best Practices
• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance requirements.
• Document solution architecture, processes, and project milestones.
• Support long-term SAP IBP maturity, scalability, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.
• Hands-on expertise with:
• SAP IBP Demand Planning
• SAP IBP Supply Planning / Response & Supply
• SAP IBP Inventory Optimization
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, RTI, and SAP ERP integrations (ECC and/or S/4HANA).
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments.
• Proven expertise in business requirements analysis and solution design.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle and enterprise architecture design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aftermarket, service parts, or distribution-focused business environments.
• Experience supporting multi-ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to data lake and advanced analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale transaction environments involving purchase orders, order lines, and exception management.
• Ability to assess SAP IBP limitations and recommend alternative business or technical solutions.