SAP IBP Architect: Demand, Supply & Inventory Planning

Staff Perm

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 127,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Staff Perm is seeking a SAP IBP Consultant and Supply Chain Planning Architect to design, configure, and optimize SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization for our Richardson, TX client. In this contract-to-hire role, you will lead solution architecture, drive high-volume planning, and collaborate with IT and Supply Chain teams to translate business needs into scalable IBP solutions.

You should have 5+ years in SAP IBP implementations and hands-on experience with CPI-DS, SDI,

Qualifications

5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.
Hands-on expertise with SAP IBP modules: Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization.
Experience with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, RTI and SAP ERP integrations (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

Responsibilities

Lead SAP IBP solution architecture and implementation for 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 handle high-volume transactions including purchase orders and order lines.
Develop exception-driven planning workflows.
Align SAP IBP solutions with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
Facilitate business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
Assess SAP IBP standard configuration capabilities and identify gaps.
Recommend configuration solutions, enhancements, and alternative approaches.
Design exception management solutions for shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints.
Optimize processing performance and system scalability.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams to translate business needs into SAP IBP solutions.
Manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with PDC enablement, ERP rollout phases, and post-go-live enhancements.
Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data structures.
Support data readiness activities including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
Ensure integration between SAP IBP, SAP ERP systems, and analytics platforms.
Support end-to-end planning process design across Demand, Supply, and Execution.
Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.
Identify deliverables for blueprint and post-implementation phases.
Support phased implementation and deployment activities.
Participate in all project lifecycle phases including Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare.
Support user acceptance testing and performance validation.
Drive continuous improvement of SAP IBP planning processes.
Ensure compliance with SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.
Document solution architecture, processes, and project milestones.
Support long-term SAP IBP maturity and operational excellence.