SAP IBP Consultant

valantic India · India

SAP IBP – S&OP Consultant

Job Summary -

We are looking for an experienced SAP IBP – S&OP Consultant with strong expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and hands-on experience across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response .

The ideal candidate will have strong SAP IBP configuration and solution design experience, with the ability to lead end-to-end implementation projects and work closely with business stakeholders to deliver effective S&OP solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver SAP IBP S&OP solutions with a strong focus on Sales & Operations Planning processes .
• Configure and design SAP IBP solutions across S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response .
• Drive end-to-end SAP IBP implementation projects , including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support.
• Work closely with business and process architects to translate S&OP business requirements into scalable technical solutions .
• Configure and optimize IBP functionalities including allocation, availability, planning levels, key figures, and multilevel planning .
• Develop and optimize demand forecasting models, statistical forecast algorithms, product lifecycle management, and forecast automation .
• Ensure seamless integration of SAP IBP with SAP APO, ECC, and HANA .
• Participate in client-facing discussions, workshops, solution demonstrations, and requirement analysis.
• Provide technical and functional leadership across SAP IBP implementation projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, system performance, and overall S&OP effectiveness .

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP IBP with a primary focus on S&OP .
• Strong expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Supply & Response .
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant SAP IBP experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on SAP IBP experience with strong knowledge of one or more IBP modules, preferably IBP for S&OP or IBP for Demand .
• Experience in multiple end-to-end SAP IBP implementation projects , preferably in a lead/client-facing role.
• Strong configuration, solution design, and integration skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP APO, ECC, and HANA integration .
• Experience with allocation, availability, multilevel planning, and planning models .
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting, forecast automation, and product lifecycle management .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in agile project environments .

Preferred

• Experience leading SAP IBP S&OP implementation projects .
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and process architects.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and digital supply chain processes.
• Ability to independently drive solution design and provide technical leadership.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging SAP IBP and S&OP transformation projects for global customers.
• Exposure to complex digital supply chain and planning solutions .
• Collaborative and experienced SAP IBP team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical specialization.
• Flexible working environment and opportunities to work on innovative supply chain projects.