SAP IBP Solution Architect

Bristlecone; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Order-Based Planning Solution Lead. This senior-level role involves designing supply chain solutions within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The successful candidate will bridge complex business needs and technical execution, ensuring strategies align with best practices.

The individual will lead solution design, govern data integration processes, and ensure optimal performance through effective stakeholder management and quality assurance. A deep understanding of supply chain planning and extensive SAP experience is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Order-Based Planning (OBP) and RTI.
• Typically requires 10+ years of SAP experience.
• Proven ability to integrate SAP IBP with Advanced ATP and PP/DS.

Responsibilities

• Design architectural blueprints for IBP-OBP.
• Govern data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA or ECC.
• Configure algorithms for Response Management and Allocation Planning.

Skills

Order-Based Planning (OBP)

Real-Time Integration (RTI)

SAP IBP Excel add-in

Supply chain planning

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Education

SAP IBP Certification

Solution Architect certification

Job description

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rated by Gartner as among the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we are uniquely positioned to solve contemporary business problems, with supply chain and analytics focus as our advantage. We have been a trusted partner and advisor to many leading, globally recognized companies such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, LSI Logic, Mahindra, Motorola, Nestle, Palm, Qatar Petroleum, Ranbaxy, Unilever and Whirlpool and many others

SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP) Solution Lead is a senior-level expert responsible for designing end-to-end supply chain planning solutions specifically within the Order-Based Planning module of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

Role Overview

The Lead acts as a bridge between complex business planning requirements and technical system execution, ensuring that supply chain strategies—such as Response & Supply and Real-Time Integration (RTI)—are scalable and aligned with best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Lead the architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP, including planning areas, master data, and key figure calculations.
• Real-Time Integration (RTI): Design and govern data flows between SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA or ECC using RTI or Cloud Integration for Data Services (CI-DS).
• Planning Execution: Configure and optimize algorithms for Response Management, Allocation Planning, and tactical supply planning (Heuristics/Optimizers).
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate "Fit-to-Standard" workshops with senior leadership to translate business goals into technical requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Define testing strategies for Unit, SIT, and UAT phases, and oversee the successful cutover to production.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Order-Based Planning (OBP), RTI, harmonized planning areas, and the SAP IBP Excel add-in.
• Experience: Typically requires 10+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3-5 full lifecycle implementations of SAP IBP.
• Integration Knowledge: Proven ability to integrate SAP IBP with other modules like Advanced ATP (aATP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS).
• Certifications: An SAP IBP Certification or Solution Architect certification is highly preferred.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, including S&OP, Demand Planning, and Inventory Optimization.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) for prospective solutions.
• System performance optimization and minimal customization of the standard SAP solution.
• Seamless integration and data accuracy across the enterprise landscape.