SAP IBP Consultant

job summary: Client is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support their 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. 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. location: Richardson, Texas job type: Contract salary: $70.00 - 74.86 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: 1. IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation Own technical architecture and design for: o SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) o Integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI) Configure and enhance IBP modules to support: o High-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines) o Exception-driven planning workflows Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap 2. Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements (Evaluate: o What IBP can deliver via standard configuration o Where gaps exist vs. business expectations Provide clear recommendations: o Configuration solutions o Enhancements / workarounds o Alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist 3. Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization Design solutions to support: o Mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints) o Fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data Improve system responsiveness to meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability 4. 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: o PDC enablement o ERP rollout phases o Post-go-live enhancements 5. Data & Planning Model Design Define and optimize: o Planning areas, key figures, and master data models Support data readiness including: o Data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms 6. Integration & End-to-End Flow Support integration between: o SAP IBP o SAP ECC o External systems (data lake, reporting tools) Ensure seamless planning flow across: o Demand ? Supply ? Execution 7. PDC & ERP Transformation Support Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy Identify: o What can be delivered during blueprint o What will be delivered post-PDC Support phased implementation and delivery 8. Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement Lead/support full lifecycle: o Design ? Build ? Test ? Deploy ? Hypercare Support UAT, validation, and performance testing Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes 9. Governance & Best Practices Ensure adherence to: o SAP IBP best practices o IT standards and governance Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability qualifications: Minimum Requirements 5+ years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture Hands-on expertise in: o Demand Planning o Supply Planning / Response & Supply o Inventory Optimization Experience with: o SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations o SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration) Strong experience in: o High-volume, exception-based planning environments o Business requirement analysis and solution design Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design Preferred Qualifications Experience in: o Aftermarket / parts / distribution-heavy business models o Multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs Exposure to: o Data lake / analytics platforms o High-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions) Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions --- Additional Skills & Competencies 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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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