SAP Business Analyst

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Partners is seeking a talented Business Analyst with SAP APO/IBP expertise to join our on-site team. You will work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics to translate complex requirements into effective configurations and deployments across APO and IBP modules.

This direct-hire role requires 8+ years of hands-on SAP APO/IBP experience, strong integration skills via CIF and OData, and a history of full lifecycle implementations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP).
• Proven track record with at least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP APO functionalities such as statistical forecasting, heuristics, optimization, and detailed scheduling.
• Experience with integrating APO/IBP systems with ECC/S4 using CIF, OData, and middleware solutions.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical and process issues.
• Excellent collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams including FI/CO, MM, PP, QM, Security, Basis, ABAP, and Operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements related to supply chain planning.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower).
• Develop and maintain interfaces between SAP APO/IBP and other enterprise systems like ECC/S4, MES, and external solutions using CIF, OData, and middleware.
• Configure and maintain master data, including BOMs, resources, location-product data, and classifications.
• Provide ongoing support for global planning and manufacturing operations utilizing SAP APO and IBP, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Drive process improvements by researching new SAP functionalities and optimization methods.
• Create detailed functional design specifications and documentation for custom enhancements and analytics.
• Partner with various technical teams to resolve system and process issues, ensuring reliable system performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning capabilities across manufacturing sites worldwide.

Skills

SAP APO configuration

APO DP

APO SNP

APO PP/DS

IBP Demand

IBP Supply

IBP Inventory

S&OP

CIF integration

OData integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

ECC/S4

CIF

OData

Job description

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Business Analyst – SAP APO/IBP.

Do you have experience configuring and implementing SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP) using advanced planning and optimization tools? Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!

What You Will Be Doing:

You will join a high-performance Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing IT team as a key Business Analyst focusing on SAP APO and IBP solutions. In this role, you'll partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to understand business processes and translate requirements into effective system configurations and customizations. You will lead the planning, design, testing, training, and deployment of SAP APO and IBP modules, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems. Your contributions will help optimize supply chain performance, reduce operating costs, and support global manufacturing operations. This is a direct hire position with an on-site requirement of 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements related to supply chain planning.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower).
• Develop and maintain interfaces between SAP APO/IBP and other enterprise systems like ECC/S4, MES, and external solutions using CIF, OData, and middleware.
• Configure and maintain master data, including BOMs, resources, location-product data, and classifications.
• Provide ongoing support for global planning and manufacturing operations utilizing SAP APO and IBP, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Drive process improvements by researching new SAP functionalities and optimization methods.
• Create detailed functional design specifications and documentation for custom enhancements and analytics.
• Partner with various technical teams to resolve system and process issues, ensuring reliable system performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning capabilities across manufacturing sites worldwide.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands‑on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP).
• Proven track record with at least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP APO functionalities such as statistical forecasting, heuristics, optimization, and detailed scheduling.
• Experience with integrating APO/IBP systems with ECC/S4 using CIF, OData, and middleware solutions.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical and process issues.
• Excellent collaboration skills working with cross‑functional teams including FI/CO, MM, PP, QM, Security, Basis, ABAP, and Operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver's License.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting global manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• SAP certification related to APO or IBP.
• Exposure to advanced planning methodologies and optimization techniques.

Pay:

$66.50 – $95.00 /hr

Keywords: SAP APO, SAP IBP, supply chain planning, APO configuration, IBP modules, SAP integration, demand forecasting, S&OP, global manufacturing, logistics

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state, and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.