SAP IBPLead

Role: SAP IBP Lead

Location: Remote /Lake Forest IL

Job Overview:

The SAP IBP will be responsible for designing implementing and optimizing SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions to support comprehensive planning and supply chain management across the organization. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure that SAP IBP systems are aligned with business objectives improve planning processes and integrate effectively with other enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SAP IBP functionalities strong architectural skills and a deep understanding of supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect SAP IBP solutions to meet business requirements for demand planning supply planning inventory optimization and other integrated planning processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture blueprints and integration designs for SAP IBP ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business goals.
• Evaluate and recommend SAP IBP functionalities best practices and technology solutions to optimize planning and supply chain processes.
• Lead the implementation of SAP IBP solutions including configuration customization and integration with other SAP modules (e.g. SAP S/4HANA SAP ERP) and thirdparty systems.
• Continuously monitor and optimize SAP IBP processes and systems to enhance performance accuracy and user experience.
• Work closely with business stakeholders including supply chain managers planners and executives to gather requirements and understand planning needs.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on SAP IBP functionalities configurations and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology Supply Chain Management or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 15 years of experience as an SAP IBP Architect or in a similar role with a focus on SAP Integrated Business Planning.
• Strong knowledge of SAP IBP modules and functionalities including Demand Planning Supply Planning Inventory Optimization and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Experience in Order Based Planning
• Experience with SAP integration particularly with SAP S/4HANA SAP ERP and other enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in SAP IBP configuration customization and implementation including experience with relevant SAP tools and technologies.
• Solid understanding of supply chain management processes planning methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problemsolving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g. SAP Certified Application Associate SAP IBP) are highly desirable.