Key Responsibilities:
Design & Architecture
- Lead design workshops with business and IT stakeholders to gather integration requirements
- Architect scalable, efficient end-to-end integration solutions using CPI-DS and SDI
- Design data flows between SAP IBP and systems such as S/4HANA, ECC, APO, HANA, BW, and flat files
Development & Configuration
- Develop complex HCI tasks within CPI-DS
- Configure and manage Pre-Scripts and Post-Scripts for data transformation and validation
- Implement web-service-based integrations for seamless data exchange between systems (e.g., IBP ECC/APO)
IBP & Data Expertise
- Understand SAP IBP components, including attributes, master data types, and planning levels
- Lead and manage data integration processes involving SAP IBP and other enterprise systems
Administration & Delivery
- Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot CPI-DS jobs for high system performance
- Mentor junior consultants and enforce adherence to best practices
- Deliver projects on time, even under aggressive timelines or short notice
Customer Engagement
- Lead on-site and remote configuration, integration, and delivery
- Collaborate with client teams through UAT, go-live, and post-go-live support phases
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years in SAP integration, including at least 3 years in CPI-DS and SDI
- Completed 4+ end-to-end CPI-DS implementation projects
- At least 1 full-cycle SDI implementation project
- Strong knowledge of SAP IBP integration with ECC, S/4HANA, APO, and external systems
- Proficient with XML data formats and basic ABAP for integration scenarios
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP extractors and add-ons
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with SAP HANA tables, VDMs, and OData services
- Exposure to MuleSoft, RAML specifications, and API-based integrations
- Functional experience in SAP IBP modules such as Demand Planning, S&OP, Inventory, and Response & Supply
- Knowledge of SAP PI/PO for legacy integrations
Soft Skills & Leadership:
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication with both technical and business audiences
- Ability to work independently and lead integration teams across global delivery models
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach junior consultants
