SAP IBP Lead/Architect

SAP IBP Lead/Architect

Client location: Bay Area, California

• Current phase of the project: Phase 1 (8 10 weeks); Phase 2 (20+ weeks)
• Required travel: 30 40% on-site travel required
• Years of experience: 12 15 years

Job Profile: Senior Lead / Solution Architect SAP IBP Response and Supply (S/4HANA MM & PP)

Overview

• We are looking for an accomplished SAP IBP Response and Supply expert with strong functional knowledge of S/4HANA MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning) to join our consulting team.
• OBP is part of Response & Supply (R&S) and is not a separate module.
• Within R&S, planning can be either Time series based or Order-Based (OBP).
• For our requirement, we need candidates with OBP experience, not Time Series.
• The ideal candidate brings 12 15 years of end-to-end SAP Supply Chain experience, including hands-on configuration, solution design, and client leadership across global transformation programs. This role is suited for a professional who can bridge business strategy, technology design, and execution excellence, driving measurable value for clients in complex supply chain environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP IBP Response and Supply implementations, including blueprinting, configuration, integration, and deployment.
• Conduct process and data assessment, gap analysis , solution design workshops with client stakeholders to define supply planning, response, and order-based planning (OBP) processes aligned to business goals.
• Perform hands-on configuration of:
• Supply planning heuristics and optimizer
• Order-based planning and pegging rules
• Supply propagation and response planning scenarios
• Deployment and TLB
• Key figure modeling and planning area extensions
• Guide Integration with S/4HANA through SDI/CPI and OData interfaces
• Ensure seamless integration between IBP and S/4HANA (MM, PP, SD) for end-to-end supply visibility and execution.
• Drive fit-gap analysis, develop solution blueprints, and deliver functional specifications for custom developments.
• Partner with technical teams to validate data flows, performance, and exception handling.
• Provide thought leadership and guide clients on SAP best practices, roadmap alignment, and capability adoption.
• Oversee and mentor consulting teams; support delivery governance, quality reviews, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to business development through client proposals, demos, and solution showcases.
• Develop and maintain accelerators, templates, and estimation models for IBP and S/4HANA implementations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12 15 years of SAP experience with a focus on Supply Planning and Execution.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP IBP Response and Supply, including order-based planning and supply planning optimization.
• Deep expertise in S/4HANA PP and MM with strong understanding of material planning, MRP, capacity planning, and production order execution.
• Proven experience in:
• Configuration and testing of IBP models and planning areas
• End-to-end data integration between IBP and S/4HANA
• Constraint-based and demand-driven supply planning scenarios
• Global template design and deployment
• Strong experience in client-facing leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication.
• Track record of delivering consulting engagements across manufacturing, CPG, life sciences, or high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with Agile/Activate methodology and hybrid delivery models.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• SAP Certified Application Consultant IBP for Supply and Response preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA certification in PP or MM a strong plus.

Consulting Attributes

• Strong executive presence and ability to articulate complex solutions in business terms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed consulting environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with capability to identify and develop new opportunities within client accounts.
• Passion for innovation, digital supply chain transformation, and continuous improvement.