Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Syntax is a managed cloud provider specializing in mission-critical enterprise applications and ERP solutions. The IBP & PP/DS Consultant will design, configure, and implement SAP integrated planning solutions, translate client supply chain requirements into scalable systems, and support testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP IBP and PP/DS solutions
- Work with clients to gather business requirements and map them to SAP planning processes and best-practice solutions
- Facilitate workshops to assess current-state planning processes and define future-state design
- Configure and optimize planning functions across demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, and production scheduling
- Support integration between SAP IBP, PP/DS, and related SAP modules such as S/4HANA, APO, and/or manufacturing processes
- Analyze planning data, identify process gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance supply chain performance
- Support testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
- Assist with data migration, cutover planning, and post-go-live support
- Collaborate with technical teams, business users, and project managers to ensure successful solution delivery
- Prepare functional documentation, process flows, training materials, and knowledge transfer content
- Troubleshoot planning issues and provide guidance during project implementation and stabilization phases
- Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of planning processes within client environments
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in SAP supply chain planning or related consulting roles
- Hands-on experience with SAP IBP and/or PP/DS in implementation or support environments
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, production planning, and detailed scheduling processes
- Experience leading workshops, gathering requirements, and delivering functional solution designs
- Familiarity with SAP integration points across planning, manufacturing, and supply chain execution processes
- Ability to analyze complex business needs and translate them into effective system solutions
- Experience supporting testing, data validation, and go-live activities
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, or related advanced planning tools
- Exposure to cloud-based planning solutions and enterprise transformation programs
- Experience in consulting or client-facing project delivery
- Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, or operations planning processes in a global environment
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with planning data and scenario analysis
- An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI-enabled services
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- SAP certification in IBP, PP/DS, or supply chain planning solutions preferred
- Additional certifications in supply chain planning, manufacturing, or SAP technologies are an asset
Benefits
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
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