SAP IBP Lead — Supply & Inventory Optimization

PlacingIT

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

PlacingIT in Richardson, TX seeks an SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead to drive Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization initiatives. The role requires hands-on SAP IBP expertise, CPI-DS integration, and strong stakeholder collaboration, with on-site work and relocation support.

You will lead configuration, optimization, and delivery of SAP IBP solutions, partnering with business and IT to meet evolving supply chain needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years hands-on experience with SAP IBP or comparable enterprise planning solutions, including substantial SAP IBP experience.
3–5 years of SAP ERP experience, including SAP IBP Inventory, Supply & Response, and CPI-DS.
Strong functional experience with SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning.
Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or enhancing SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.
Experience working with CPI-DS for data integration.
Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, inventory management, and enterprise planning systems.
Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP functional solutions.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise application delivery.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization solutions.
Serve as a functional subject matter expert for SAP IBP planning processes and capabilities.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand supply chain planning requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
Analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend system enhancements.
Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP IBP functionality to support evolving business needs.
Support integrations and data flows involving SAP IBP, CPI-DS, and related enterprise systems.
Develop and maintain functional specifications, process documentation, and solution design requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
Provide functional leadership and guidance on SAP IBP best practices, system capabilities, and process improvements.
Support testing, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure SAP solutions align with organizational objectives, business requirements, and IT standards.
Stay current with SAP IBP functionality, industry trends, and emerging supply chain planning technologies.