Senior SAP IBP Demand Planning and Supply Planning Functional Lead

STM Consulting, Inc.; Alaska; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STM Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior SAP IBP Demand Planning and Supply Planning Functional Lead for a Federal Client engagement. The role is remote with occasional travel to NC, AR, or TX, and a duration of 6 to 12 months.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of SAP IBP experience, with hands-on configuration and multiple full-cycle implementations. The candidate must pass a background check and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills to guide clients across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, SCM, or related fields; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 10–12 years of SAP IBP consulting experience focusing on demand and supply planning.
• Hands-on configuration experience in SAP IBP with involvement in at least three full-cycle implementations.
• Deep understanding of SAP IBP functionalities and integration with SAP modules.
• Willingness to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel for project engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP IBP implementation projects from design to deployment to meet client requirements for demand and supply planning.
• Configure SAP IBP based on client needs, ensuring optimal utilization of the platform.
• Provide SME guidance on heuristics and optimizer functionalities within SAP IBP.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into effective SAP IBP solutions.
• Conduct workshops, meetings, and training for SAP IBP adoption and knowledge transfer.
• Document requirements, design specifications, and configurations for knowledge retention.
• Mentor junior team members and share hands-on configuration know-how.
• Stay updated on SAP IBP trends to propose process improvements.

Skills

SAP IBP

Demand planning

Supply planning

Configuration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/SCM/Business Admin

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP IBP configuration

Job description

Senior SAP IBP Demand Planning and Supply Planning Functional Lead.

Federal Client (No H1B on this Role)

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

Occational Travel Required To NC, AR Or TX.

Remote Role.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled SAP IBP Senior Consultant with 10-12 years of expertise in demand planning and supply planning heuristics and optimizer, including hands-on configuration experience. As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for driving successful SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) implementations, configuring the SAP IBP system, and providing expert guidance to clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will possess ship and will be required to pass a comprehensive background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience as an SAP IBP Consultant, focusing on demand planning and supply planning heuristics and optimizer, with hands-on configuration experience.
• Hands-on experience in configuring SAP IBP and actively participating in at least three full-cycle SAP IBP implementations.
• Deep understanding of SAP IBP functionalities and integration with other SAP modules.
• ship with the ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities to address complex business challenges.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve project objectives.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for project engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP IBP implementation projects, including design, hands-on configuration, testing, and deployment, to meet clients' business requirements for demand planning and supply planning processes.
• Configure the SAP IBP system based on clients' specific needs, ensuring optimal utilization of the platform for demand planning and supply planning, and addressing hands-on configuration tasks.
• Provide subject matter expertise in demand planning and supply planning heuristics and optimizer functionalities within SAP IBP, demonstrating hands-on configuration capabilities.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective SAP IBP solutions, optimizing forecasting, demand management, supply planning with supply chain optimization.
• Conduct workshops, meetings, and training sessions to guide clients through the adoption of SAP IBP best practices and ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
• Assist clients in defining and improving their end-to-end planning processes by leveraging the capabilities of SAP IBP, with a focus on hands-on configuration tasks.
• Resolve complex issues and provide technical support during and after SAP IBP implementation projects, utilizing hands-on configuration expertise to address system challenges.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in SAP IBP and supply chain planning domains to recommend process improvements and innovative solutions, incorporating hands-on configuration knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and project managers, to deliver integrated and efficient SAP IBP solutions, actively participating in the configuration process.
• Conduct system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the implemented solutions, verifying configuration settings.
• Document project deliverables, business requirements, design specifications, and technical configurations to ensure project knowledge retention and share configuration-related insights.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing hands-on configuration knowledge and best practices to enhance the team's overall capabilities.