BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support company’s ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios.

LOCATION: Richardson, TX 76082

POSITION: Contract to Hire

*Must be USC or Green Card holder

The SAP IBP Solution Architect will serve as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between SAP IBP capabilities and business requirements while delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· SAP IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation

· Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply & Response Planning, and Inventory Optimization.

· Design and support integration solutions using SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI.

· Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing, including purchase orders and order lines.

· Design exception-driven planning workflows.

· Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.

· Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution

· Lead business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.

· Evaluate what SAP IBP can deliver through standard configuration.

· Identify gaps between business expectations and system capabilities.

· Provide recommendations for configuration solutions, enhancements, workarounds, and alternative approaches where system limitations exist.

· Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization

· Design solutions supporting large-scale exception management, including shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints.

· Improve processing performance for high volumes of purchase orders and planning data.

· Optimize system responsiveness, scalability, and throughput to meet business expectations.

· Business Engagement & Prioritization

· Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT stakeholders.

· Translate business challenges into actionable SAP IBP solutions.

· Develop and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with:

· PDC enablement

· ERP rollout phases

· Post-go-live enhancements

· Data & Planning Model Design

· Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data structures.

· Support data readiness activities, including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.

· Ensure alignment between SAP IBP, ERP data structures, and analytics platforms.

· Integration & End-to-End Process Design

· Support integrations between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems such as data lakes and reporting platforms.

· Ensure seamless planning processes across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Execution.

· PDC & ERP Transformation Support

· Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.

· Identify deliverables for blueprint and post-PDC implementation phases.

· Support phased implementation and deployment activities.

· Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement

· Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, including Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare.

· Support user acceptance testing, validation, and performance testing.

· Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and SAP IBP solutions.

· Governance & Best Practices

· Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance requirements.

· Document solution architecture, processes, and project milestones.

· Support long-term SAP IBP maturity, scalability, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

· 5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.

· Hands-on expertise with:

· SAP IBP Demand Planning

· SAP IBP Supply Planning / Response & Supply

· SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

· Experience with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, RTI, and SAP ERP integrations (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

· Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments.

· Proven expertise in business requirements analysis and solution design.

· Experience with full software development lifecycle and enterprise architecture design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience in aftermarket, service parts, or distribution-focused business environments.

· Experience supporting multi-ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives.

· Exposure to data lake and advanced analytics platforms.

· Experience supporting large-scale transaction environments involving purchase orders, order lines, and exception management.

· Ability to assess SAP IBP limitations and recommend alternative business or technical solutions.