W2 - SAP APO IBP Functional Consultant

Colaberry; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colaberry is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst with strong SAP APO/IBP expertise to join a hybrid, long-term contract in St. Louis. The role focuses on configuring, implementing, and supporting ERP modules across SAP APO and IBP, including design, testing, and deployment.

You’ll collaborate with global teams to optimize planning and manufacturing IT solutions. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, maintain master data, and create functional specs while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP).
• At least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Expertise in APO functionalities and integration with MES, ECC/S4 and external systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to understand business processes and planning requirements.
• Collaborate with the Bayer Business Network to develop and support enterprise planning solutions that reduce operating costs and improve supply chain performance.
• Lead the planning, design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment of SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower).
• Provide production support for global planning and manufacturing operations using APO, including integrations with MES, ECC/S4, and external systems.
• Configure and maintain APO/IBP master data: BOMs, resources, PDS/PPM, location-product, classifications, and batch-related structures.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between APO/IBP and ECC/S4 using CIF, OData services, and integration middleware.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance planning capabilities across global manufacturing sites.
• Create Functional Design Specifications and detailed documentation to support custom enhancements, BI/Analytics, and performance improvements.
• Partner with FI/CO, MM, PP, QM, Security, Basis, ABAP, and Operations teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Troubleshoot integration issues between SAP APO/IBP and ECC/S4 (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO).
• Identify process improvement opportunities using new SAP functionalities and optimization methods.
• Research and apply SAP OSS Notes and best practices to maintain system reliability and performance.

Skills

SAP APO

SAP IBP

Supply Chain Planning

ERP Systems

Tools

CIF

OData

MES

ECC

S4/HANA

Job description

Hybrid in St Louis, MO - Long term contract

Description:

Configures, implements, maintains, and upgrades Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application modules (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Management). Analyzes user requirements to determine ERP system configuration and customization. Provides ongoing ERP system support. May be involved in the requirements definition and software vendor selection phase.

Role:

The successful Business Analyst in the area of SAP APO/IBP candidate will work within the high-performance Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing IT Team. Exceptional teamwork is critical to the success of the individual and the achievement of business results.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to understand business processes and planning requirements.
• Collaborate with the Bayer Business Network to develop and support enterprise planning solutions that reduce operating costs and improve supply chain performance.
• Lead the planning, design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment of SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower).
• Provide production support for global planning and manufacturing operations using APO, including integrations with MES, ECC/S4, and external systems.
• Configure and maintain APO/IBP master data: BOMs, resources, PDS/PPM, location-product, classifications, and batch-related structures.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between APO/IBP and ECC/S4 using CIF, OData services, and integration middleware.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance planning capabilities across global manufacturing sites.
• Create Functional Design Specifications and detailed documentation to support custom enhancements, BI/Analytics, and performance improvements.
• Partner with FI/CO, MM, PP, QM, Security, Basis, ABAP, and Operations teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Troubleshoot integration issues between SAP APO/IBP and ECC/S4 (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO).
• Identify process improvement opportunities using new SAP functionalities and optimization methods.
• Research and apply SAP OSS Notes and best practices to maintain system reliability and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP).
• At least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Expertise in APO functionalities such as: