(SAP IBP) Integrated Business Planning Principal

About the role

The IBP Process Architect will lead the design and adoption of best-in-class IBP processes using SAP IBP, including Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Inventory Management, and Supply Planning. This role requires a combination of process and change management expertise and deep familiarity with SAP's IBP planning toolset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and adoption of best-in-class IBP processes using SAP IBP, including Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Inventory Management, and Supply Planning
• Design solutions that support made-to-stock, made-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing models
• Partner closely with the teams who manage deployment execution
• Create and implement demand planning playbooks and SOPs
• Standardize processes across business units to ensure consistency and scalability
• Conduct regular syn meetings with key stakeholders to provide status updates, align priorities, and ensure transparency throughout project execution

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of SAP IBP software experience with participation in all phases of at least three (3) SAP Supply Chain/IBP implementations/SIOP process focus, with a minimum of two (2) in a lead role
• At least eight (8) years of relevant S&OP process transformation experience, with a focus on SAP IBP/APO/ePPDS/AATP in a professional services environment
• Expert in S4 HANA, SAP IBP APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills at senior management and C-levels
• Five (5) years of experience in using SAP IBP, driving continuous improvement with SIOP through its core modules (S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management)
• Experience working in or supporting manufacturing environments, with a understanding of production planning, shop floor operations, and manufacturing KPIs
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• A track record of successfully driving change management and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
• Experience with AI/ML-based forecasting models
• Familiarity with SAP Supply Chain Control Tower
• Certification in SAP IBP or related supply chain planning tools
• Understanding of SAP ASAP and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Signavio and greenfield implementation experience