SAP IBP Consultant

Company Description OptiValue Tek is a technology solutions provider specializing in application and process integration, API management, data engineering, data science/MLOps, DevOps/SRE, cloud solutions, and web/mobile application development. The company delivers end-to-end services that help clients optimize their technology landscapes and streamline business operations. OptiValue Tek also builds in-house tools and accelerators that support test automation, API management, and machine learning use cases, helping clients achieve faster implementations and improved performance. Team members work with modern platforms and frameworks, gaining exposure to diverse industries and complex technical environments.
Role Description The SAP IBP Consultant will work on a contract basis in a hybrid arrangement, primarily based in Bengaluru with some flexibility for work from home. This role involves designing, configuring, and supporting SAP Integrated Business Planning solutions across demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP processes. The consultant will collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements, translate them into functional designs, and align IBP capabilities with existing SAP and non-SAP landscapes. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting workshops, preparing solution documentation, managing data models and master data, testing configurations, resolving integration issues, and supporting user training and adoption. The role also requires close coordination with technical teams to ensure robust integrations, performance, and scalability of SAP IBP solutions.
Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret business requirements, analyze planning scenarios, and translate findings into SAP IBP configurations.
• Consulting capabilities, including stakeholder management, requirements gathering, solution design, and the ability to present options and recommendations clearly.
• Experience with business processes related to supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and S&OP within SAP IBP or similar tools.
• Hands-on expertise in managing master data for SAP IBP, including data structures, data quality, and alignment with core ERP landscapes.
• Knowledge of integration concepts, including connecting SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA or ECC, other planning tools, and external data sources.
• Prior experience as an SAP IBP or supply chain planning consultant, preferably in multi-module or multi-region implementations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based SAP solutions, batch jobs, and performance optimization in planning environments.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field; SAP IBP certifications are an advantage.