SAP IBP Techno-Functional

We are seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Techno-Functional Consultant with strong expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Response, Order-Based Planning (OBP), and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The ideal candidate will lead both functional configuration and technical integration efforts, resolve complex issues, and work closely with developers to drive enhancements and interface development tasks.

• Ability to understand and explain/articulate the Yamaha Business Processes
• Lead or participate in blueprinting and design workshops.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of IBP modules including:
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply Planning / Response
  • Order-Based Planning
  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration-related issues across IBP modules, with a focus on statistical forecasting, key figure calculations, heuristics, and supply planning algorithms.
• Manage and optimize RTI data integration processes between IBP and SAP ECC/S4HANA/BW or other upstream/downstream systems.
• Coordinate with developers to lead technical developments:
  • Design enhancements and custom solutions
  • Design integrations via CI-DS
  • Review functional specs and guide the development process
  • Validate unit testing and deployment
• Perform root cause analysis and implement fixes across planning areas, key figures, attributes, and time profiles.
• Provide ongoing support, knowledge transfer, and documentation for enhancements and new functionality.
• Preferably has experience with 2 full life cycle IBP deployments.