SAP IBP Manager

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized Manager-level contractor to join a global ERP Accelerate program. This position will serve as a key leadership role supporting the Forecast-to-Plan (FTP) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) workstreams, driving the successful implementation of SAP IBP and end-to-end supply planning processes across multiple manufacturing sites.

This individual will own planning readiness, site engagement, testing coordination, training execution, and go-live outcomes for assigned business divisions and site locations. The ideal candidate combines strong SAP IBP functional expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proactive "get it done" leadership style. This is a hands-on role requiring operational discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence and drive outcomes in a fast-paced global program environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Site Leadership

• Act as the primary FTP/IBP lead for assigned sites, managing readiness, execution, and post-go-live stabilization
• Build strong working relationships with supply planning teams and site leaders to drive alignment and adoption
• Partner with business leads, IT architects, deployment resources, and operations to implement new planning processes

Planning Process & SAP IBP Enablement

• Lead the delivery of IBP functional and business processes for assigned sites
• Build, configure, and maintain SAP IBP templates, alerts, dashboards, and reports
• Support data readiness efforts: validation, migration tracking, data cleanup, and issue escalation
• Ensure planning solutions support operational goals and planning excellence

Testing, Training & Go-Live Execution

• Lead UAT, DITL, and Learning Lab test cycles; manage defect resolution end-to-end
• Coordinate cross-team testing activities and ensure timely defect closure
• Deliver end-user training materials and ensure user readiness ahead of go-live
• Monitor cutover tasks, identify risks, and drive resolution
• Manage risks, issues, and action items to enable successful go-live and stabilization

Change Management & Operational Readiness

• Support stakeholder engagement, change communications, and adoption strategies
• Document key decisions, lessons learned, and stabilization plans
• Deliver concise, executive-ready program updates and site readiness status

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years supporting ERP implementations, supply chain programs, or global transformation initiatives
• Hands-on experience with SAP IBP modules: Supply, Response, Inventory Optimization
• Experience with IBP templates, alerts, planning objects, and configuration
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Experience with UAT, data migration, training, or cutover activities
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable engaging across business and technical stakeholders
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams; Smartsheet and Azure DevOps are a plus
• Highly organized with strong follow-through on tasks and deliverables
• Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments
• Must work U.S. business hours (EST preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 20% in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large global ERP transformations
• Prior experience leading cross-functional planning or supply chain deployments
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and supply planning processes
• Experience working within highly matrixed global organizations

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