SAP IBP Consultant

Job Title:

SAP IBP Consultant

Location:

Pan india

Experience Level: 7 - 10 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced

SAP IBP Configurator Consultant

with 10+ years of overall experience to work with our client. The consultant will be responsible for

data and process modeling

within

SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

. This role involves configuring the necessary master and transactional data, defining key figures, and enabling algorithms for

demand planning

,

inventory planning

,

supply and response

, and

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

. A strong understanding of

supply chain planning

, particularly with

SAP APO

, is highly beneficial. The consultant will work closely with business teams to define requirements and implement the IBP solution aligned with business processes and needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure SAP IBP by defining master data, transactional data, and required attributes for demand planning, inventory planning, supply and response, and S&OP.
• Data modeling in SAP IBP, ensuring the accurate creation of planning areas and key figures required to run various planning algorithms.
• Work with business stakeholders to define planning requirements and align IBP functionalities to support business processes across supply chain planning.
• Implement IBP solutions in demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization to meet the client's business needs.
• Configure key figures, planning areas, and other relevant elements required for IBP.
• Ensure effective CPI (Cloud Platform Integration) integration for connecting IBP with external systems for data exchange.
• Provide guidance on best practices and configuration management for IBP solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business processes and the configured IBP solution.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during configuration and after deployment.
• Provide user training and documentation on SAP IBP features and functionality.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience with SAP IBP configuration and implementation.
• Strong experience in data modeling and defining master and transactional data for IBP.
• Excellent knowledge of key figure configuration and related configuration items in IBP.
• Hands-on experience with CPI (formerly HCI) for integrating IBP with external systems for data exchange (e.g., demand and supply planning integration).
• Good understanding of supply chain planning processes, with a strong background in SAP APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization).
• Proven ability to work with business teams to understand requirements and implement IBP solutions that support supply and demand planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and how it integrates with SAP IBP.
• Familiarity with other SAP supply chain solutions such as SAP APO, SAP MM, or SAP SD.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• SAP IBP Certification or relevant training is highly preferred.