SAP IBP Solution Architect

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete architecture for SAP IBP implementations across one or multiple planning domains.

• Define data models, integration strategies, and system landscapes for IBP deployments within an SAP S/4HANA or hybrid environment.

• Convert business requirements into functional and technical solution blueprints, including fit-gap analyses and design choices.

• Establish best-practice configuration standards and ensure alignment with SAP's quarterly release schedule.

• Lead or assist in full project lifecycle activities: workshops, blueprinting, realization, testing, hypercare, and handover.

• Engage with C-suite and VP-level supply chain stakeholders; clearly present architectures, trade-offs, and recommendations.

• Mentor and evaluate the work of functional consultants and junior architects on project teams.

• Collaborate with SAP basis, integration, and data engineering teams to maintain end-to-end solution integrity.

• Assist in bid and proposal efforts: estimate efforts, define work packages, and communicate value propositions.

• Contribute to practice assets—accelerators, templates, methodology guides, and demo environments.

• Stay updated with SAP IBP product direction and share insights with the team and clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in SAP supply chain planning.

• 5+ full-cycle IBP implementations.

• Extensive, hands-on implementation experience in these core areas:

• Advanced Demand Planning (Statistical Modelling).

• Response & Supply (R&S).

• Optimizer.

• Order-Based Planning (OBP).

• Exposure to at least 2 industries (e.g., CPG, retail, pharma, manufacturing).

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA is a plus).

• Ability to present technical architecture to executive-level audiences.

• Proven success in leading cross-functional, multi-vendor teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in transformational programs with prestigious global clients.

• Structured sponsorship for SAP certification and a continuous learning budget.

• Competitive overall compensation including performance bonuses.

• Flexible/hybrid working model with a collaborative team environment.

• Access to an internal IBP practice community, CoE resources, and early insights into SAP product releases.