SAP IBP Configuration Consultant (Offshore)

SAP IBP Configuration Consultant (Offshore)

Location

Looking for immediate joiner max 15 days

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Consultant to support configuration and implementation activities across multiple IBP modules, including Demand, Response and Supply, Control Tower, and Inventory Optimization. This is an offshore role supporting global clients in the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences sectors.

You will work collaboratively with onshore stakeholders, business analysts, and other functional teams to ensure high-quality SAP IBP solutions are delivered in alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and support SAP IBP modules:
• Demand Planning (DP)
• Response and Supply Planning (RSP)
• Control Tower
• Inventory Optimization (IO)
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather and understand requirements and translate them into system configuration.
• Customize key planning operators, planning views, key figures, and planning areas based on business needs.
• Set up integration between IBP and S/4HANA or ECC, including CPI-DS configurations.
• Develop and execute test cases for UAT and system integration testing.
• Provide post-go-live support and system enhancements.
• Work with analytics teams to support reporting from the Control Tower and planning KPIs.
• Participate in global deployment projects, ensuring consistent and scalable solutions across regions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on SAP SCM experience, including at least 5years with SAP IBP configuration.
• Proven experience in configuring at least three of the following IBP modules: Demand Planning, Response & Supply, Control Tower, Inventory Optimization.
• Familiarity with the Consumer Goods and/or Life Sciences industry processes and compliance needs.
• Experience with CPI-DS / HCI-DS for data integration with IBP.
• Strong understanding of time series-based planning, heuristics, supply propagation, and what-if simulation scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work independently from offshore.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments is a plus.

Nice to Have:

• SAP IBP certifications in relevant modules.
• Exposure to S/4HANA embedded PP/DS or APO migration projects.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics and machine learning integrations within IBP. Familiarity with tools such as FIORI apps, Excel Add-in for IBP, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).