SAP IBP Solution Architect with Expertise in Demand and Supply Planning

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

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.

Skills

SAP IBP Demand Planning

SAP IBP Supply Planning

SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

High-volume Planning

Business Requirements Analysis

Enterprise Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field

Tools

SAP CPI-DS

SDI

RTI

ECC/S4HANA integrations

Job description

Join our team as a SAP IBP Solution Architect where your advanced skills in SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization will drive high-volume, exception-based parts planning solutions.

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP IBP solutions supporting ERP transformation and Parts Distribution Center enablement. This role demands hands‑on expertise in SAP IBP modules and integration tools to deliver scalable, high‑performance planning systems 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

• 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.
• Optimize system responsiveness, scalability, and throughput.
• 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.

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.