SAP IBP – S&OP Consultant
Job Summary -
We are looking for an experienced SAP IBP – S&OP Consultant with strong expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and hands-on experience across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response.
The ideal candidate will have strong SAP IBP configuration and solution design experience, with the ability to lead end-to-end implementation projects and work closely with business stakeholders to deliver effective S&OP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver SAP IBP S&OP solutions with a strong focus on Sales & Operations Planning processes.
- Configure and design SAP IBP solutions across S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response.
- Drive end-to-end SAP IBP implementation projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support.
- Work closely with business and process architects to translate S&OP business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Configure and optimize IBP functionalities including allocation, availability, planning levels, key figures, and multilevel planning.
- Develop and optimize demand forecasting models, statistical forecast algorithms, product lifecycle management, and forecast automation.
- Ensure seamless integration of SAP IBP with SAP APO, ECC, and HANA.
- Participate in client-facing discussions, workshops, solution demonstrations, and requirement analysis.
- Provide technical and functional leadership across SAP IBP implementation projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, system performance, and overall S&OP effectiveness.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP IBP with a primary focus on S&OP.
- Strong expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response.
- Minimum 2–5 years of relevant SAP IBP experience.
- At least 1 year of hands-on SAP IBP experience with strong knowledge of one or more IBP modules, preferably IBP for S&OP or IBP for Demand.
- Experience in multiple end-to-end SAP IBP implementation projects, preferably in a lead/client-facing role.
- Strong configuration, solution design, and integration skills.
- Good knowledge of SAP APO, ECC, and HANA integration.
- Experience with allocation, availability, multilevel planning, and planning models.
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting, forecast automation, and product lifecycle management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in agile project environments.
Preferred
- Experience leading SAP IBP S&OP implementation projects.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders and process architects.
- Strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and digital supply chain processes.
- Ability to independently drive solution design and provide technical leadership.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on challenging SAP IBP and S&OP transformation projects for global customers.
- Exposure to complex digital supply chain and planning solutions.
- Collaborative and experienced SAP IBP team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and technical specialization.
- Flexible working environment and opportunities to work on innovative supply chain projects.
