SAP IBP Consultant – Order‑Based & Period‑Based Planning
Location
Remote (with potential travel to San Jose, CA, as needed)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Consultant with strong hands‑on expertise in Order‑Based Planning (OBP) and Period‑Based Planning to support design, implementation, and optimization of SAP IBP solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with SAP IBP integrations (RTI and CI‑DS) and a proven track record delivering end‑to‑end planning solutions in complex enterprise environments.
This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to San Jose for workshops, testing, or key project milestones.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and deploy SAP IBP Order‑Based Planning and Period‑Based Planning solutions aligned to business requirements
Lead and support end‑to‑end planning scenarios including demand, supply, inventory, and order fulfillment
Implement and manage SAP IBP integrations using Real‑Time Integration (RTI) and CI‑DS between SAP S/4HANA or ECC and SAP IBP
Translate business planning requirements into IBP models, key figures, planning operators, and time series data structures
Support data model design, master data alignment, and planning area configuration
Troubleshoot integration issues related to CIF replacement, real‑time order flow, and data consistency
Collaborate with business stakeholders, supply chain planners, IT teams, and external partners
Support testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and support to business users and internal teams
Participate in performance tuning, continuous improvement, and solution optimization initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of hands‑on SAP IBP experience (minimum)
Proven experience with SAP IBP Order‑Based Planning (OBP)
Strong expertise in Period‑Based Planning within SAP IBP
Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP integrations, including:
RTI (Real‑Time Integration)
CI‑DS (Cloud Integration for Data Services)
Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC
Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand, supply, inventory, order fulfillment)
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Nice to Have / Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advanced supply chain planning scenarios such as allocation, prioritization, and order confirmation
Exposure to SAP IBP Demand, Response & Supply, or Inventory modules
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Prior client‑facing consulting or system integrator experience
Strong documentation and stakeholder presentation skills
Work Environment & Travel
Remote role, with flexibility to work from any location
Occasional travel to San Jose, CA, for key project phases (planning workshops, testing, go‑live support)
Why Join This Opportunity
Work on modern SAP IBP implementations with cutting‑edge planning capabilities
Collaborate with experienced supply chain and technology professionals
Flexible remote work environment with limited, purposeful travel
Opportunity to add long‑term value through scalable enterprise planning solutions