SAP IBP Analyst

Overview The Transformation team is on a mission to improve both our customer and employee experience by transforming how we plan, buy, make, and distribute products in Waters Global Operations. Our four pillars of focus include: Strategy, Processes and Systems, Continuous Improvement, and Insights.As the SAP IBP Analyst you will serve as the hands-on subject-matter expert responsible for configuring, integrating, and continuously improving the SAP IBP platform across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization. Drawing on deep experience from prior full-lifecycle IBP implementations and a strong IT and supply chain systems background, you will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, partner closely with functional leads and external implementation partners, and ensure the platform delivers reliable, scalable planning capabilities across the Waters global network. Responsibilities Serve as the technical and functional SME for SAP IBP, supporting the configuration of planning areas, planning levels, key figures, attributes, time profiles, and version managementDesign, build, and maintain IBP planning models supporting demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and response & supply as neededDevelop and maintain Excel and Web UI planning views, dashboards, analytics, alerts, and custom calculations to support planner workflowsPartner with external implementation partners on solution design, configuration reviews, cutover planning, hypercare, and post-go-live stabilizationSupport all phases of the implementation lifecycle: requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, configuration, data migration, integration testing, UAT, training, cutover, and hypercareTranslate business requirements into functional and technical specifications; document configuration, integration designs, and operating proceduresSupport team to investigate and resolve incidents, performance issues, and data quality defects; perform root-cause analysis and drive permanent fixesSupport on the creation of training materials and provide ongoing knowledge transfer to planners and key usersContinuously identify opportunities to leverage new IBP features and releases (quarterly updates) to improve planning processes and user experienceCollaborate with enterprise IT, security, and architecture teams to ensure IBP solutions adhere to standards for integration, identity, and change management Qualifications 10-15 years experience overall with 5+ years of hands-on SAP IBP experience, with demonstrable involvement in at least 1-3 full-lifecycle IBP implementations from blueprint through hypercareDeep configuration expertise across two or more IBP modules: Demand , Sales & Operations Planning ,Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and/or Response & SupplyStrong working knowledge of IBP planning area design: attributes, master data types, key figures, calculations, levels, time profiles, and copy operatorsHands-on experience with SAP IBP integration tooling, including CI-DS, RTI, and SAP Cloud Integration (CPI); able to design, build, and troubleshoot integration flowsProficiency with SQL, ABAP debugging, HANA modeling concepts, and the IBP Excel add-in and Web UIExperience supporting IBP quarterly release cycles, including regression testing, feature evaluation, and adoption planningExperience working with external SI partners and managing technical deliverables, configuration reviews, and cutover activitiesTrack record of producing clear technical documentation: functional specs, configuration workbooks and integration designsEffective communicator across both technical and business audiences; able to translate planner pain points into system solutionsAgile and responsive, comfortable handling multiple priorities, acting with urgency, and managing ambiguityCustomer-centric, with a track record of investing time in understanding planner and key-user requirementsSAP IBP certification a plusExperience with Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or Power BI in a supply chain context a plusBS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Master's Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred #LI-Hybrid Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Key Words #SAP#IBP Analyst Job SummaryReq. #: 26694Job Family: BT - Business TechnologyLocation: US-MA-MilfordPay Range Minimum: USD $109,000.00Pay Range Maximum: USD $181,500.00