SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Expert

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Expert to lead end-to-end supply chain planning transformations for our clients. You will design, implement, and optimize SAP IBP solutions to improve forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and overall visibility, working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams.

You will deliver SAP IBP modules such as Demand, Supply & Inventory, S&OP and Control Tower, integrate with SAP S/4HANA/ECC and external

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP implementations and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of at least two SAP IBP modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, or Control Tower.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC integration scenarios.
• Proficiency in Excel Add-in for SAP IBP and analytical planning views.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) — B2 or higher.
• Nice to have Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning for Response & Supply (IBP R&S).
• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW/4HANA.
• Familiarity with SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite for system-to-system integration.
• SAP IBP certification
• Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks.
• Background in industries such as manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or life sciences

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of SAP IBP implementations — from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, and go-live
• Configure and customize SAP IBP modules, including Demand, Supply & Inventory, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Control Tower
• Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders to capture planning processes and translate them into SAP IBP solutions
• Design and implement planning models, key figures, planning levels, and operators
• Integrate SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party systems using SAP CPI or other middleware
• Support master data design and migration related to supply chain planning
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior consultants on the project team
• Collaborate with architects and developers on custom enhancements and extensions
• Prepare functional specifications, solution documentation, and training materials
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations and effort estimations

Skills

SAP IBP

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

S&OP

Inventory Optimization

Control Tower

Excel Add-in for SAP IBP

Analytical planning views

Agile/SAFe delivery

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP BW/4HANA

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Expert to join our team and drive end-to-end supply chain planning transformations for our clients. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to design, implement, and optimize SAP IBP solutions that improve forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and overall supply chain visibility. You will be part of a cross-functional team delivering complex SAP projects across a variety of industries, contributing to both delivery and pre-sales activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of SAP IBP implementations — from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, and go-live
• Configure and customize SAP IBP modules, including Demand, Supply & Inventory, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Control Tower
• Conduct workshops and interviews with business stakeholders to capture planning processes and translate them into SAP IBP solutions
• Design and implement planning models, key figures, planning levels, and operators
• Integrate SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party systems using SAP CPI or other middleware
• Support master data design and migration related to supply chain planning
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior consultants on the project team
• Collaborate with architects and developers on custom enhancements and extensions
• Prepare functional specifications, solution documentation, and training materials
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations and effort estimations

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP IBP implementation and configuration
• Strong knowledge of at least two SAP IBP modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, or Control Tower
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC integration scenarios
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand sensing, statistical forecasting, MRP, S&OP cycles)
• Experience in conducting client workshops and translating business requirements into functional designs
• Proficiency in working with Excel Add-in for SAP IBP and analytical planning views
• Fluent English (written and spoken) — B2 or higher
• Nice to have Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning for Response & Supply (IBP R&S)
• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW/4HANA
• Familiarity with SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite for system-to-system integration
• SAP IBP certification
• Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks
• Background in industries such as manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or life sciences