Senior SAP IBP OBP Lead & Real-Time Planning Architect

Bristlecone; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Order-Based Planning Solution Lead. This senior-level role involves designing supply chain solutions within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The successful candidate will bridge complex business needs and technical execution, ensuring strategies align with best practices.

The individual will lead solution design, govern data integration processes, and ensure optimal performance through effective stakeholder management and quality assurance. A deep understanding of supply chain planning and extensive SAP experience is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Order-Based Planning (OBP) and RTI.
• Typically requires 10+ years of SAP experience.
• Proven ability to integrate SAP IBP with Advanced ATP and PP/DS.

Responsibilities

• Design architectural blueprints for IBP-OBP.
• Govern data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA or ECC.
• Configure algorithms for Response Management and Allocation Planning.

Skills

Order-Based Planning (OBP)

Real-Time Integration (RTI)

SAP IBP Excel add-in

Supply chain planning

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Education

SAP IBP Certification

Solution Architect certification

Job description

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rated by Gartner as among the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we are uniquely positioned to solve contemporary business problems, with supply chain and analytics focus as our advantage. We have been a trusted partner and advisor to many leading, globally recognized companies such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, LSI Logic, Mahindra, Motorola, Nestle, Palm, Qatar Petroleum, Ranbaxy, Unilever and Whirlpool and many others

We are looking for a highly experienced SAP Solution Architect specializing in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) with a primary focus on Order-Based Planning (OBP). As a key member of our supply chain transformation initiative, you will be responsible for leading solution architecture, end-to-end design, and strategic planning efforts across planning systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in IBP OBP, other modules of IBP such as IBP Demand Planning, IBP TS Supply Planning and PP/DS, with a strategic understanding of end to end supply chain planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end architecture for SAP IBP (with OBP focus) and PP/DS.
• Design scalable and integrated planning solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Define and validate planning architecture roadmap, including OBP-PP/DS integration and master data models.
• Drive process discussions with business stake holders.
• Act as the planning SME and solution owner during project blueprinting, design, build, and deployment.
• Lead architecture workshops, feasibility assessments, and solution definition sessions with business and IT leaders.
• Review and approve functional and technical design documents for OBP and PP/DS solutions.

Integration & Governance:

• Oversee seamless integration between SAP IBP (OBP) and S/4HANA or ECC systems.
• Provide guidance on CIF configuration, supply chain model design, planning operators, heuristics, and response strategies.
• Ensure planning logic aligns with manufacturing constraints, pegging, and ATP strategies.

Advisory & Best Practices:

• Advise business stakeholders on SAP best practices in supply chain planning and scheduling.
• Drive standardization and reuse of architecture frameworks across regions and business units.

Mentorship & Quality Oversight:

• Mentor functional consultants and technical teams during implementation.
• Ensure solution quality, scalability, and business alignment throughout the lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12–18+ years of SAP Supply Chain experience, with at least 3 full-cycle implementations as a Solution Architect.
• Deep hands-on expertise in:
• SAP IBP – Order-Based Planning (OBP) and other modules of IBP
• SAP PP/DS (preferably in S/4HANA)
• End-to-end process design for manufacturing, order pegging, constraint-based planning.
• OBP/PPDS integration with S/4HANA/ECC (ATP, GATP, inventory, production).
• Familiarity with SAP data models and integration frameworks (CIF, PDS, BOMs, resources, etc.).
• Experience defining architecture standards and frameworks in global programs.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, with the ability to influence C-level and operational stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with:
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting/visualization
• Exposure to multi-country / regional rollouts
• Spanish language skills (preferred but not required)
• SAP Certifications in IBP and/or PP/DS

📩 If this sounds like the right fit for you or someone you know, feel free to reach out or drop your resume in the comments/message box.