SAP IBP – Order-Based Planning (OBP) Solution Lead - FTE/ Contract - Santa Clara, CA - (JK)

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc, located in Santa Clara, California, is looking for an individual to lead architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP and design data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of SAP experience with a strong focus on Order-Based Planning and supply chain planning.

This role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to translate business goals into technical requirements. An SAP IBP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with 3–5 full-lifecycle SAP IBP implementations.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Order-Based Planning (OBP) and RTI.
• Proven integration experience with Advanced ATP.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP.
• Design and govern data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA.
• Configure and optimize tactical supply planning.

Skills

SAP experience

Order-Based Planning (OBP)

Real-Time Integration (RTI)

S&OP

Demand Planning

Inventory Optimization

Education

SAP IBP or Solution Architect certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP: planning areas, master data, and key figure design.
• Design and govern Real-Time Integration (RTI) and CI-DS data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA / ECC.
• Configure and optimize Response Management, Allocation Planning, and tactical supply planning (heuristics / optimizers).
• Facilitate “Fit-to-Standard” workshops with senior leadership; translate business goals into technical requirements.
• Define test strategy (Unit, SIT, UAT) and oversee successful cutover to production.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with 3–5 full-lifecycle SAP IBP implementations.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in Order-Based Planning (OBP), RTI, harmonized planning areas, and the SAP IBP Excel add‑in.
• Proven integration experience with Advanced ATP (aATP) and Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS).
• Strong end‑to‑end supply chain planning acumen (S&OP, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization).
• SAP IBP or Solution Architect certification preferred.