SAP IBP Lead
Duration: 6 Months with possible extensions
Location: Remote
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Lead with 10+ years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Planning solutions, including extensive expertise in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end SAP IBP implementations, solution design, and business transformation initiatives across demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, sales & operations planning (S&OP), and response planning. This role requires strong functional expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional SAP teams to deliver scalable planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP IBP implementation, rollout, upgrade, and support projects.
Design and implement SAP IBP solutions aligned with business objectives and supply chain best practices.
Lead solution architecture and functional design across SAP IBP modules.
Conduct business process workshops and gather functional requirements from stakeholders.
Configure SAP IBP planning areas, planning levels, key figures, attributes, and master data.
Develop planning operators, planning views, planning filters, and business rules.
Design and optimize demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP processes.
Lead integration of SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP CPI-DS, and other enterprise systems.
Collaborate with business, IT, analytics, and integration teams to deliver end-to-end planning solutions.
Support data migration, master data governance, and planning data validation.
Lead testing activities including unit testing, SIT, UAT, and production deployments.
Provide production support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
Mentor junior consultants and provide technical and functional leadership.
Drive solution improvements, process optimization, and adoption of SAP IBP best practices.
Participate in pre-sales activities, solution estimation, and proposal preparation where applicable.
Required Functional Expertise
Strong experience in one or more of the following SAP IBP modules:
SAP IBP for Demand
SAP IBP for Supply
SAP IBP for Response & Supply
SAP IBP for Inventory
SAP IBP for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
SAP IBP Control Tower
Key Technical Skills
SAP IBP
Planning Areas
Planning Levels
Key Figures
Attributes
Master Data Types
Time Profiles
Planning Operators
Heuristics
Supply Optimizer
Demand Sensing
Statistical Forecasting
Alerts
Scenarios
Excel Add-in
Fiori Applications
Analytics and Dashboards
Integration
SAP CPI-DS
SAP Cloud Integration (CPI)
SAP S/4HANA Integration
SAP ECC Integration
SAP APO Integration
SDI/SDQ
OData Services
APIs
Integration Monitoring
Data Management
Master Data Management
Data Integration
Data Validation
Data Cleansing
Data Migration
Planning Data Loads
Reporting & Analytics
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
SAP Fiori
Excel Planning Interface
KPI Reporting
Dashboard Development
Required Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Management.
Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on SAP IBP implementation experience.
Experience leading at least 3–5 full-cycle SAP IBP implementation projects.
Strong experience in SAP APO to SAP IBP migration projects is highly desirable.
Experience in global supply chain planning and business transformation initiatives.
Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC landscapes.
Strong understanding of supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization processes.
Experience working in Agile and hybrid project delivery environments.
Domain Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Inventory Optimization
Production Planning
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Response Planning
Capacity Planning
Supply Chain Analytics
Forecasting
Procurement
Distribution Planning
Manufacturing Planning
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP Digital Supply Chain solutions.
Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) planning and reporting.
Experience with cloud integration technologies.
Understanding of AI/ML-enabled forecasting and demand sensing capabilities within SAP IBP.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and release management practices.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
Master's degree (MBA/MS) is preferred.
Preferred Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Integrated Business Planning
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Supply Chain
SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Certification (preferred)
SAP Analytics Cloud Certification (preferred)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Proven experience leading SAP IBP implementation teams and mentoring consultants.
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong workshop facilitation and business process consulting skills.
Excellent documentation, presentation, and knowledge transfer capabilities.
Nice-to-Have Skills
SAP APO
SAP PP/DS
SAP EWM
SAP TM
SAP Ariba
SAP BTP
SAP Data Intelligence
SAP Datasphere
Python or R for analytics
Power BI or Tableau
AI/ML-based forecasting solutions
Key Competencies
SAP IBP Solution Architecture
Supply Chain Planning
Demand Forecasting
Inventory Optimization
S&OP Process Design
Business Process Transformation
Integration Architecture
Functional Leadership
Solution Design
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership and Mentoring
Agile Delivery
Risk and Issue Management