Business Solutions Architect

Business Solutions Architect

Location: Richardson, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $55.00-$85.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support an ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiative. 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. The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities.

Key Responsibilities

IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation

• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) and integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI)
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines) and exception-driven planning workflows
• Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap

Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution

• Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements
• Evaluate what IBP can deliver via standard configuration and where gaps exist vs. business expectations
• Provide clear recommendations including configuration solutions, enhancements / workarounds, and alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist

Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization

• Design solutions to support mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints) and fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data
• Improve system responsiveness to meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability

Business Engagement & Prioritization

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams
• Translate business pain points into actionable IBP solutions
• Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to PDC enablement, ERP rollout phases, and post-go-live enhancements

Data & Planning Model Design

• Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data models
• Support data readiness including data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization
• Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms

Integration & End-to-End Flow

• Support integration between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems (data lake, reporting tools)
• Ensure seamless planning flow across Demand → Supply → Execution

PDC & ERP Transformation Support

• Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy
• Identify what can be delivered during blueprint and what will be delivered post-PDC
• Support phased implementation and delivery

Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead/support full lifecycle: Design → Build → Test → Deploy → Hypercare
• Support UAT, validation, and performance testing
• Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes

Governance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices and IT standards and governance
• Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture
• Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture
• Hands-on expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning / Response & Supply, and Inventory Optimization
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations and SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration)
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments
• Strong experience in business requirement analysis and solution design
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design
• Advanced ATP experience
• Backorder Processing experience
• Global ATP experience

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in aftermarket / parts / distribution-heavy business models
• Experience in multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs
• Exposure to data lake / analytics platforms
• Exposure to high-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions)
• Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This global HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) manufacturer operates across international markets with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The organization employs engineers, ERP and supply chain specialists, IT architects, and business analysts who collaborate across large-scale transformation and distribution programs.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13371 Industry: Software Engineering

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