SAP IBP Business Solutions Architect - ERP & PDC Transformation

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

Job summary

Staff Perm is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to lead ERP transformation and Parts Distribution Center enablement. You will design and optimize SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization for high-volume, exception-driven planning aligned with enterprise goals.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership, integration design via CPI-DS/SDI/RTI, and ensuring seamless ERP interoperability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or 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 & Inventory Optimization, and 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.

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 IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing including purchase orders and order lines.
• Develop exception-driven planning workflows.
• Ensure SAP IBP solutions align with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Conduct business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
• Analyze gaps between business needs and SAP IBP capabilities.
• Recommend configuration solutions, enhancements, and alternative approaches.
• Design exception management solutions addressing shortages, excess inventory, 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 phases, and post-go-live enhancements.
• Define and optimize planning models, key figures, and master data.
• Support data readiness including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
• Ensure integration between SAP IBP, 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 and performance testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP IBP planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.
• Document architecture, processes, and project milestones.
• Support long-term SAP IBP maturity and operational excellence.

Skills

5+ years SAP IBP experience

High-volume, exception-based planning

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

SAP IBP Demand Planning

SAP IBP Supply Planning / Response & Inventory Optimization

SAP CPI-DS

SDI

RTI

SAP ERP integrations (ECC/S/4HANA)

Job description

Be a key driver in our ERP transformation and Parts Distribution Center enablement as a SAP IBP Business Solutions Architect, delivering scalable planning solutions that meet complex business needs.

We seek an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support critical ERP transformation and PDC initiatives. This role focuses on designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions to handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios aligned with enterprise goals.

Job Details

• LOCATION: Richardson, TX 76082
• POSITION: Contract to Hire
• PAY RANGE: $80.00
• *Must be USC or Green Card holder

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 IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing including purchase orders and order lines.
• Develop exception-driven planning workflows.
• Ensure SAP IBP solutions align with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Conduct business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
• Analyze gaps between business needs and SAP IBP capabilities.
• Recommend configuration solutions, enhancements, and alternative approaches.
• Design exception management solutions addressing shortages, excess inventory, 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 phases, and post-go-live enhancements.
• Define and optimize planning models, key figures, and master data.
• Support data readiness including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.
• Ensure integration between SAP IBP, 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 and performance testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP IBP planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance.
• Document architecture, processes, and project milestones.
• Support long-term SAP IBP maturity and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or 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, and 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local, state, and federal laws.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements.