Description : SAP IBP Expert Demand, Supply, IO & S&OP Planning
Location : Bengaluru
Experience : 5- 12 years
About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Expert specializing in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization (IO), and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) . The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize end-to-end IBP solutions, aligning business processes with SAP best practices to enable seamless supply chain planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP IBP modules including Demand, Supply, IO, and S&OP.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand planning requirements and translate them into functional solutions.
- Design and configure IBP data models, planning areas, key figures, and attributes .
- Integrate IBP with SAP ECC / S4HANA and other systems via CPI-DS or other integration tools.
- Develop and support dashboards, analytics, and forecasting models .
- Conduct workshops, user training, and ensure successful UAT & Go-Live support.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and performance metrics.
Required Skills & Experience :
715 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning , with at least 5 years in SAP IBP .Strong hands-on expertise in IBP Demand, Supply, IO, and S&OP modules .Solid understanding of supply chain processes , forecasting, and inventory optimization.Experience in integration with S / 4HANA or ECC environments.Knowledge of Excel UI, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and IBP Control Tower preferred.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.SAP IBP certification is a plus.Good to Have :
Exposure to Response & Supply Planning heuristics and optimizer .Experience in cloud deployment and performance tuning .Familiarity with industry-specific planning best practices (e.g., FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharma).(ref : hirist.tech)