SAP IBP Architect: Demand, Supply & Inventory Optimizer

Staff Perm; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm in Richardson, TX seeks an experienced SAP IBP Architect/Lead to drive the design and implementation of integrated planning solutions. You will own architecture for Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization, ensuring scalable, high-volume processing across SAP IBP modules.

This role requires 5+ years in SAP IBP, hands-on CPI‑DS/SDI/RTI experience, and collaboration with IT and business partners to define data structures, readiness, and governance aligned with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years SAP IBP implementation and architecture experience.
• Hands-on with IBP Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization.
• Experience with SAP integrations (ECC/S/4HANA) and CPI-DS/SDI/RTI.
• Strong requirements analysis and enterprise architecture skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP IBP solution architecture and implementation.
• Design technical architecture for Demand Planning, Supply & Response Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Develop integration solutions using SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI.
• Configure IBP modules for high-volume transaction processing including purchase orders and order lines.
• Create exception-driven planning workflows.
• Align solutions with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Facilitate business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
• Analyze gaps between business needs and SAP IBP capabilities.
• Recommend configuration solutions, enhancements, and alternative approaches.
• Design solutions for large-scale exception management such as shortages and supply constraints.
• Enhance processing performance for large volumes of planning data.
• Optimize system responsiveness and scalability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT stakeholders to translate business challenges into SAP IBP solutions.
• Manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with PDC enablement, ERP rollout, and post-go-live enhancements.
• Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data structures.
• Support data readiness including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
• Ensure integration between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems.
• Support PDC blueprinting and phased implementation activities.
• Participate in all project lifecycle phases including design, build, test, deploy, and hypercare.
• Support user acceptance testing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.
• Document solution architecture, processes, and milestones.
• Support long-term SAP IBP maturity and operational excellence.

Skills

SAP IBP

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Analytics

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field

Tools

SAP CPI-DS

SDI

RTI

ECC & S/4HANA

Job description

Staff Perm in Richardson, TX seeks an experienced SAP IBP Architect/Lead to drive the design and implementation of integrated planning solutions. You will own architecture for Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization, ensuring scalable, high-volume processing across SAP IBP modules.

This role requires 5+ years in SAP IBP, hands-on CPI‑DS/SDI/RTI experience, and collaboration with IT and business partners to define data structures, readiness, and governance aligned with ERP