Engineer - SAP IBP

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We re a global, multi-disciplinary team putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive supply chain planning solutions using SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, design effective planning solutions, and ensure the successful implementation and adoption of IBP functionalities. Your responsibilities will also include data integration, performance optimization, and user training. The ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, along with a solid grasp of SAP best practices, will be essential to delivering value. You are expected to stay updated with the latest SAP IBP innovations and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that planning processes remain agile, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and configure SAP IBP modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP.
• Collaborate with functional consultants and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain key figures, planning areas, planning views, and heuristics within IBP.
• Integrate IBP with SAP and non-SAP systems using CPI-DS or SDI to ensure seamless data flow.
• Perform data modelling, validation, and troubleshooting to maintain data accuracy and optimize performance.
• Support testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Document technical specifications, configuration guides, and support procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest SAP IBP features and best practices to continuously enhance planning solutions.

What You Need to Be Successful

• A driven and motivated SAP professional with 4 to 6 years of experience in SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning), SAP APO, or similar planning tools.
• At least one full-cycle SAP IBP implementation experience, covering both Demand and Supply Planning.
• Hands-on experience in configuring IBP modules for Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Response, including the ability to debug complex key figure calculations and correlate them with business processes.
• Strong understanding of SAP MRP and GATP processes, with the ability to identify gating factors and resolve pegging issues related to demand prioritization and allocation in Order-Based Planning.
• Skilled in reverse engineering to understand HARMAN s SAP IBP processes and contribute to future change requests.
• Good experience in BW, Snowflake, Flat file with SAP directory integration.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) / Smart Data Integration (SDI) with ECC, along with experience in managing quarterly upgrade processes.
• Ability to do reverse engineering in understand HARMAN SAP IBP process and build the future change request on CI DS side

What Makes You Eligible

• Candidates must be willing to work from Bangalore, India.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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