SAP IBP - IT Analyst Supply Chain Systems

Role & responsibilities

Purpose

The SAP IBP Analyst takes responsibility for the implementation, support and delivery of Sales & Operations Planning Solutions .

Context of the role

• The Corporate IT Team is split into Five towers and the supply chain team is part of Global Applications.
• The Supply Chain team comprises of people based in Europe and India, managing the implementation and support of global solutions.
• The Supply Chain team is currently overseeing a multiyear programme, replacing legacy solutions with SAP IBP, including integration with SAP ECC and business intelligence tools.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Primary role would be actively aiding the implementation team in different phases of the project including problem definition, effort estimation, diagnosis, solution generation and design and deployment
• Explore the alternatives to the recommended solutions based on research and build POCs
• Support configuring solution requirements on the products, understand if any issues, diagnose the root cause of such issues, seek clarifications, and then identify ad shortlist and solution alternatives
• Should be able to support implementation/Rollout/Support activities
• Works closely with the business to define and communicate global standards, procedures, and best practices for managing and utilizing planning tools.
• Brings complex issues to resolution using problem solving techniques
• Provides solution-based training to IT & business users

Knowledge/Experience/Skills Needed

• 2+ years experience at least 1 module of SAP IBP (Demand, Response & Supply, S&OP, Inventory)
• Should have hands-on experience of doing configuration in the IBP system
• Familiarities with Planning Areas configuration including setup of Time Profile, Master Data Types, Attributes, Key Figure Calculations, Planning Operators, Copy Disaggregation operators, versions, scenarios, job scheduling, excel EPM formatting etc.
• Work experience 1+ years in SAP supply chain systems
• Should have basic knowledge on database (MS-SQL)
• CPI-DS experience, Integration knowledge with ECC, APO & S/4HANA is an advantage
• IBP Certification is an added advantage
• Good communication skills in English, worked in fully integrated environment
• Logical thinking and problem-solving skills along with an ability to collaborate

Working Relationships

• Reports to IT Manager Supply Chain Systems
• Coordinates work with other IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of planning tools
• Frequent interaction with the global IT team, including colleagues from the UK, Germany, India, China and more, spanning applications, ERP, Infrastructure & Security