SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Location: Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

Our goal is to give clients a unique business perspective on how SAP technology can enhance their operations. By leveraging EY's expertise in SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and SuccessFactors, we assist clients in enhancing performance and increasing productivity.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.

• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.

• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service. Ability to lead global teams, lead design & testing sessions, and work with other dependent teams.

• Ability to architect and deliver supply chain solutions across technology landscape.

• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain planning processes (demand, supply, S&OP) and their translation into scalable SAP solutions.

• Proven ability to lead SAP IBP workstreams, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Experience leading client workshops, design sessions, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.

• Solid understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC) and enterprise architecture principles.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant SAP experience, including hands-on delivery within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

• Demonstrated experience across one or more IBP modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning (response & Supply), Sales & Operations (S&OP), or Control Tower analytics.

• Proven experience delivering at least one full lifecycle SAP IBP implementation, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Experience leading SAP project workstreams and managing onshore/offshore team members within a consulting or client-facing environment.

• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, S&OP) and their translation into SAP IBP solutions.

• Experience integrating SAP IBP with S/4HANA, including data models, interfaces, and planning area design.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead client workshops, design discussions, and solution walkthroughs.

• Ability to assess client requirements, identify solution options, and support the development of scalable, fit-to-standard SAP architectures.

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.

• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.

• Experience leading client-facing design workshops and driving decision-making with senior stakeholders.

• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Prior consulting or professional services experience supporting SAP-led transformations.

• SAP certifications in relevant areas such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or S/4HANA Supply Chain.

• Experience with Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), including integration with IBP response and supply planning scenarios.

• Experience delivering multiple (2-3+) end-to-end SAP IBP implementations or complex supply chain planning transformations.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of a leader. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. They thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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