Sap Ibp Consultant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP IBP DP/IP and CI-DS (Data Services) Consultant with over 6 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), specifically within Demand Planning (DP), Inventory Planning (IP), and Data Services (CI-DS). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and data flow across various SAP systems. Key Responsibilities: Implement, configure, and support SAP IBP modules, specifically DP, IP, and CI-DS. Develop and configure SAP IBP Planning Areas, Planning Books, and key figures for DP and IP. Integrate data from SAP ECC and S/4 HANA to IBP using CI-DS (SAP Data Services). Design and implement data integration processes for real-time and batch data transfer. Work on the setup and optimization of the demand planning and inventory planning processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in IBP and Data Services applications. Collaborate with functional teams to gather business requirements and provide solutions. Perform data validation, cleansing, and transformation using CI-DS. Support data migration activities and ensure the integrity of data during the migration process. Develop, test, and implement interfaces between SAP IBP and third-party applications. Conduct end-user training and support during and post-implementation phases. Provide ongoing support and enhancements for SAP IBP solutions. Stay up to date with the latest SAP IBP and CI-DS updates and innovations. Mandatory Skills: SAP IBP: Strong hands-on experience in SAP IBP, specifically in Demand Planning (DP), Inventory Planning (IP), and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) module configuration. CI-DS (SAP Data Services): Experience in SAP Data Services (CI-DS), including data integration, data transformation, and data load processes between SAP ECC/S4 HANA and SAP IBP. SAP Integration: Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA using CI-DS or similar tools. Experience in IBP Optimization: Knowledge of optimization models in SAP IBP for DP and IP modules. Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data integration, planning processes, and system configurations. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Business Process Knowledge: Understanding of supply chain processes, especially demand and inventory planning. Preferred Skills: Experience with other SAP modules like SAP APO, SAP SCM, or SAP S/4 HANA is a plus. SAP IBP Certification is a plus. Experience with SAP BW or SAP HANA is a plus. Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP DP/IP and CI-DS (Data Services).