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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Solution Analyst / Architect to support a global supply chain transformation program involving the deployment of a greenfield SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) platform integrated with a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation.
The role will act as the internal IT owner of the SAP IBP platform and will be responsible for ensuring successful transition from implementation to long-term operational support, adoption, and continuous business value realization.
Key Responsibilities
SAP IBP Solution Partnership & Delivery Support
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Partner closely with implementation vendors and system integrators during SAP IBP deployment activities.
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Contribute to solution discussions, design reviews, functional validation, and deployment planning.
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Provide internal IT leadership and governance for design, configuration, master data, integrations, and enhancements across SAP IBP workstreams.
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Ensure SAP IBP solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term business objectives. Accountable for detailed document requirements, requirement traceability, and translation into functional requirements.
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Support business requirement clarification and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and operational needs.
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Participate in fit-gap sessions, testing activities, defect triage, and deployment readiness reviews.
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Ensure successful knowledge transfer from implementation partners to internal support teams.
Application Support & Service Management
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Serve as a key IT support lead for SAP IBP applications and related integrations.
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Support incident management, root cause analysis, defect resolution coordination, and issue prioritization.
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Partner with business users and support teams to troubleshoot planning, integration, and data-related issues.
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Monitor application stability, integration performance, and operational health of SAP IBP services.
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Coordinate support activities across internal IT teams, SAP partners, and third-party providers.
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Participate in production support processes including:
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incident management
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service requests
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problem management
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defect tracking
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support governance
Continuous Improvement & Enhancement Delivery
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Drive small enhancement initiatives and continuous improvement activities across SAP IBP planning capabilities.
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Evaluate opportunities to optimize planning processes, reporting, integrations, and user experience.
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Support backlog management and prioritization of enhancement requests.
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Coordinate testing and validation activities for system changes and releases.
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Support change management and training activities related to enhancements and process updates.
Release, Upgrade & Testing Support
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Support SAP IBP quarterly release planning, regression testing, and impact assessments.
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Coordinate upgrade testing activities with business and IT stakeholders.
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Assess impact of SAP roadmap changes, new functionality, and integration updates.
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Support validation and documentation activities required for regulated environments where applicable.
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Assist in development and execution of SIT/UAT testing strategies.
Integration & Technical Coordination
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Support integration activities between SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA environments.
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Collaborate with integration and middleware teams supporting:
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SAP Cloud Integration (CI/CPI)
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SAP BTP
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RTI/SDI frameworks
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APIs and enterprise integrations
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Help ensure data quality, integration reliability, and process continuity across planning systems.
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Assist with troubleshooting complex integration and master data issues.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, planning, and business process teams globally.
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Act as a trusted advisor and functional liaison between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams.
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Support user adoption, operational readiness, and ongoing business engagement activities.
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Contribute to governance meetings, operational reviews, and roadmap planning discussions.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
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10+ years of SAP supply chain planning experience.
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Strong hands-on experience supporting SAP IBP environments including:
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Demand Planning
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Supply Planning
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Inventory Optimization
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Experience supporting large-scale SAP transformation programs.
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Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes including:
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demand forecasting
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supply planning
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inventory optimization
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S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
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Experience supporting SAP IBP integrations with SAP S/4HANA.
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Hands-on experience with:
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SAP Cloud Integration (CI/CPI)
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SAP BTP
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enterprise integration frameworks
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Experience supporting application operations, incident management, enhancements, and release activities.
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Experience coordinating testing activities including SIT and UAT.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with implementation partners and cross-functional global teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in Medical Device, MedTech, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.
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Experience supporting greenfield SAP transformation programs.
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SAP IBP certification(s) preferred.
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Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a plus.
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Familiarity with Agile and IT service management processes.
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Experience working within validated or regulated application environments is a plus.
Success Factors
The successful candidate will:
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Serve as a strong internal SAP IBP functional and support leader.
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Build effective partnerships with implementation providers and business stakeholders.
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Drive operational stability and continuous improvement of planning platforms.
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Bring a proactive, service-oriented mindset to enterprise application support.
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Help establish sustainable long-term support capabilities for SAP IBP solutions.