SAP IBP Functional Consultant - Senior

Job Summary:

We are seeking multiple (4-6) highly experienced SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) Functional Consultant with deep domain expertise in supply chain planning for manufacturing. The consultant will lead end-to-end SAP implementation activities, bringing extensive knowledge of planning processes, demand forecasting, and supply optimization in regulated environments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead 3-6 multiple full-cycle SAP IBP implementations from blueprint to go-live
• Conduct detailed fit-gap analysis and solution design workshops
• Design system architecture and integration points with SAP S/4HANA and third-party systems
• Deep technical knowledge of IBP architecture, data models, and integration capabilities
• Experience with SAP IBP Excel Add-in, web-based planning, and mobile applications
• Strong experience with SAP IBP analytics, KPI frameworks, and dashboard design
• Hands-on experience with IBP data integration and ETL processes
• Develop comprehensive functional specifications and configuration documents
• Execute system configuration, unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
• Lead data migration activities and data validation processes
• Manage cutover activities and post-go-live support

Domain Expertise & Business Process Design:

• Experience in Medical/Healthcare Manufacturing
• Design comprehensive demand planning processes incorporating statistical forecasting, demand sensing, and consensus planning
• Implement supply planning solutions with constraint-based planning and supply optimization
• Configure Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and executive dashboards
• Design inventory optimization strategies with safety stock planning and multi-echelon optimization
• Implement demand-driven MRP and supply network planning capabilities
• Configure IBP Control Tower for real-time visibility and exception management
• Design planning processes for new product introductions and product lifecycle management
• Implement batch planning and shelf-life management for pharmaceutical products
• Design demand planning for seasonal flu vaccines and pandemic response scenarios
• Configure planning processes for clinical trial material and commercial products
• Implement regulatory-compliant forecasting and supply planning workflows
• Design planning integration with serialization and track-and-trace systems
• Previous experience with validated system implementations (21 CFR Part 11)

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP IBP certification
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Engineering
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Knowledge of demand forecasting and machine learning applications