The SAP IBP Analyst takes responsibility for the implementation, support and delivery of Sales & Operations Planning Solutions .
Context of the role
- The Corporate IT Team is split into Five towers and the supply chain team is part of Global Applications.
- The Supply Chain team comprises of people based in Europe and India, managing the implementation and support of global solutions.
- The Supply Chain team is currently overseeing a multiyear programme, replacing legacy solutions with SAP IBP, including integration with SAP ECC and business intelligence tools.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Primary role would be actively aiding the implementation team in different phases of the project including problem definition, effort estimation, diagnosis, solution generation and design and deployment
- Explore the alternatives to the recommended solutions based on research and build POCs
- Support configuring solution requirements on the products, understand if any issues, diagnose the root cause of such issues, seek clarifications, and then identify ad shortlist and solution alternatives
- Should be able to support implementation/Rollout/Support activities
- Works closely with the business to define and communicate global standards, procedures, and best practices for managing and utilizing planning tools.
- Brings complex issues to resolution using problem solving techniques
- Provides solution-based training to IT & business users
Knowledge/Experience/Skills Needed
- 5+ years experience at least 2 module of SAP IBP (Demand, Response & Supply, S&OP, Inventory)
- Should have hands-on experience of doing configuration in the IBP system
- Familiarities with Planning Areas configuration including setup of Time Profile, Master Data Types, Attributes, Key Figure Calculations, Planning Operators, Copy Disaggregation operators, versions, scenarios, job scheduling, excel EPM formatting etc.
- Work experience 5+ years in SAP supply chain systems
- Should have basic knowledge on database (MS-SQL)
- CPI-DS experience, Integration knowledge with ECC, APO & S/4HANA is an advantage
- IBP Certification is an added advantage
- Good communication skills in English, worked in fully integrated environment
- Logical thinking and problem-solving skills along with an ability to collaborate
Working Relationships
- Reports to IT Manager – Supply Chain Systems
- Coordinates work with other IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of planning tools
- Frequent interaction with the global IT team, including colleagues from the UK, Germany, India, China and more, spanning applications, ERP, Infrastructure & Security
