SAP IBP

Overview

Remote
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

APICS
Acceptance Testing
Accountability
Business Planning
Business Process
Collaboration
Communication
DS
DirectShow
Documentation
Enterprise Resource Planning
Global Operations
GxP
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Inventory
Life Sciences
Management
Pharmaceutics
Problem Management
Production Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Release Management
SAP
SAP APO
SAP Fiori
SAP HANA
SAP MM
SAP PO
SAP PP
SAP PP/DS
SAP SCM
SAP WRICEF
SD
Sales And Operations Planning
Sarbanes-Oxley
Scheduling
ServiceNow
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Planning

Job Details

Job Description -

Job Title: SAP IBP Lead
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Remote
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)
Industry: Information Technology / Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals


About the Role:
I am seeking an experienced SAP IBP Lead to join a dynamic ERP team supporting global operations. This is a strategic role requiring hands-on expertise in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S/4 HANA ePPDS, and Supply Chain Planning processes. The selected candidate will lead consulting engagements, ensure solution integrity, and contribute significantly to digital transformation journey post their SAP S/4 HANA & IBP go-live.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and troubleshoot SAP Supply Chain Planning (IBP/ePPDS) processes, delivering timely enhancements and fixes (RICEFW).
  • Own release management for supply chain-related SAP components (IBP, S&OP, PPDS, inventory planning).
  • Deliver solutions for tactical and operational planning scenarios.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, solution architects, and implementation partners to ensure alignment and value delivery.
  • Estimate efforts, define and document solutions, and communicate complex ideas clearly.
  • Support daily operations, including incident/change/problem management.
  • Oversee user acceptance testing, training, documentation, and go-live support.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GxP, SOX) and adhere to architectural governance.


Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of SAP experience in Supply Chain Planning with deep expertise in S/4 HANA ePPDS and SAP IBP.
  • Strong functional knowledge of S/4 HANA modules (PP, MM), APO, and HANA Enterprise.
  • Experience in integrations (SAP CPI, SAP PO) and tools (Solution Manager, ServiceNow).
  • Proven ability in PP/DS heuristics, optimizer configuration, CIF integration, and interactive planning.
  • Familiarity with SAP IBP modules: Response & Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower.


Functional Expertise:
Non-Negotiable: Detailed understanding of S/4 ePPDS and good understanding of planning business processes as it relates to Demand and Supply.

  • Minimum 1 2 full lifecycle implementations in SAP ePPDS; 8 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of planning processes: Demand, Supply, Production Planning, and Deployment.
  • Hands-on with Detailed Scheduling Board (on-prem and FIORI), lot sizing strategies, and overload resolution.
  • Ability to analyze and adjust planning scenarios using "why-why" analysis and DS tools.
  • Capable of interpreting and transforming business needs into scalable SAP solutions.


Preferred Skills & Certifications:

  • Experience in the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical domain.
  • Working knowledge of MM, PP, SD modules in SAP.
  • APICS certification is a plus.
  • Strong documentation, time management, and communication skills.
  • Customer-centric with a high level of accountability and ownership.

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