SAP IBP Consultant

Accountabilities:

• • Configure, enhance, and support SAP IBP Response & Supply solutions within an established planning environment.
  • Support the rollout of supply planning processes across internal manufacturing facilities and external OEM networks.
  • Configure and optimize Supply Planning, Deployment Planning, and Transport Load Builder (TLB) Planning using both Heuristics and Optimizer approaches.
  • Contribute to the implementation and adoption of Order-Based Planning capabilities across the planning landscape.
  • Support end-to-end testing activities, including test preparation, execution, defect analysis, resolution, and validation.
  • Participate in go-live preparation and post-go-live support to ensure stable adoption of the solution.
  • Work closely with business users, supply planners, solution architects, and technical teams to translate planning requirements into effective SAP IBP solutions.
  • Support master data activities and investigate integration-related issues affecting planning processes.
  • Contribute to SAP IBP integration with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA using Real-Time Integration (RTI).
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, solution performance, usability, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

  Requirements:

  • 6+ years of professional experience in SAP Supply Chain Planning, with strong expertise in SAP IBP.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SAP IBP Response & Supply, particularly Order-Based Planning.
  • Good practical knowledge of Real-Time Integration (RTI) and experience troubleshooting integration scenarios.
  • Experience configuring and optimizing Supply Planning, Deployment Planning, and TLB Planning, covering both Heuristics and Optimizer.
  • At least one end-to-end SAP IBP Response & Supply implementation or transformation project.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply planning, deployment, and related supply chain processes.
  • Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA through RTI.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate planning and integration issues effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, international project environment while maintaining strong collaboration and accountability.
  • A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to complex supply chain challenges.

  Benefits:

  • Remote working opportunity from India.
  • Contract position supporting an international SAP transformation project.
  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale SAP IBP Response & Supply rollout across manufacturing and OEM environments.
  • Exposure to advanced SAP IBP capabilities, including Order-Based Planning, RTI, Heuristics, Optimizer, Deployment Planning, and TLB Planning.
  • Collaboration with international business stakeholders, solution architects, planners, and technical specialists.
  • Opportunity to contribute to an end-to-end transformation project and strengthen expertise in modern supply chain planning.
  • International and multicultural working environment.
  • Professional exposure to complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges.