SAP IBP Solution Architect: Demand & Inventory Lead

Staff Perm

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 127,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Staff Perm is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Solution Architect to lead design, configuration, and optimization of SAP IBP across Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization in a high-volume parts environment.

The role focuses on integration with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI, ensuring scalable planning systems, ERP alignment, and delivery of exception-based planning capabilities for ERP transformation and Parts Distribution Center enablement.

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.

Responsibilities

Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP 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 support high-volume transaction processing, including purchase orders and order lines.
Design exception‑driven planning workflows.
Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.
Lead business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.
Evaluate SAP IBP capabilities through standard configuration and identify gaps.
Recommend configuration solutions, enhancements, workarounds, and alternatives where system limitations exist.
Design solutions supporting large‑scale exception management including shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints.
Improve processing performance for high volumes of purchase orders and planning data.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT stakeholders to translate business challenges into SAP IBP solutions.
Develop and 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 alignment between SAP IBP, ERP data structures, and analytics platforms.
Support integrations between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems such as data lakes and reporting platforms.
Ensure seamless planning processes across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Execution.
Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.
Identify deliverables for blueprint and post‑PDC 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, validation, and performance testing.
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and SAP IBP solutions.
Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance requirements.
Document solution architecture, processes, and project milestones.
Support long‑term SAP IBP maturity, scalability, and operational excellence.