SAP IBP/ePPDS Lead

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Jersey
Supply Network Planning
Project Implementation
Business Planning
SAP ECC
Migration
Collaboration
SIOP
Scalability
Management
Mentorship
Leadership
FOCUS
SAP HANA
SAP
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Stakeholder Management

Job Details

Summary:

Location: Northeast New Jersey (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week onsite)

Experience: Minimum 10 years required

Job Type: Contract to Hire (3-6 months initial contract)

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

Deep expertise in SAP IBP with strong exposure to ePPDS and S/4HANA

Proven leadership experience managing complex SAP programs across business units

Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with C-level executives

Ability to effectively manage multiple teams and push back on Systems Integrators (SIs)

Background in Supply Network Planning and SIOP processes

Strong communication and project execution capabilities

Experience overseeing SAP platform improvements and managing direct reports

Job Description:

Thinking Minds Inc. is supporting a client seeking an experienced SAP IBP Lead to guide a multi-phase SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) implementation, including ePPDS and SIOP processes across four business units. The role begins as a 3-6 month contract with potential for conversion to a permanent position.

The ideal candidate will serve as the program leader, managing the full lifecycle of IBP deployments through 2026, while working with a dual-SAP ECC system landscape and preparing for future S/4HANA migration. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with senior executives, internal business teams, and external systems integrators.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the ongoing implementation of SAP IBP and ePPDS for multiple business units

Serve as the key liaison between IT, business teams, and SIs to ensure program success

Lead and coordinate across planning modules including Demand, Supply, and SIOP

Manage day-to-day program execution, issues resolution, and resource alignment

Drive platform enhancements and operational improvements for better scalability

Interact with SVP and C-level leadership to align planning strategy with business goals

Manage a small team of direct reports and mentor team members for future expansion

Provide input and leadership for the upcoming S/4HANA program rollout.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on IBP, ePPDS, and S/4HANA

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional SAP projects in a global enterprise environment

Skilled in conflict resolution and comfortable pushing back on vendor recommendations

Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a hybrid model, with 2-3 days per week onsite in Northeast NJ
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