Senior SAP IBP Supply Lead (Order-Based Planning)

Time: Europe Time zone

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP IBP Supply Lead to lead the design and implementation of SAP IBP Supply & Response (Order-Based Planning) solutions using the Harmonized Planning Area. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on implementation experience leading end-to-end SAP IBP Supply projects, driving solution design, and delivering scalable planning solutions for complex supply chain environments.

This role requires a seasoned functional leader who can lead the Supply workstream, engage with business stakeholders, define best-practice planning processes, and guide project teams through the full implementation lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end functional design and implementation of SAP IBP Supply & Response (Order-Based Planning).
Design and configure SAP IBP solutions leveraging the Harmonized Planning Area and SAP best practices.
Lead business workshops to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs.
Drive solution architecture for supply planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
Configure and optimize key Order-Based Planning capabilities, including supply planning, response planning, pegging, prioritization, allocations, and order confirmations.
Design and validate complex planning scenarios, including subcontracting, drop shipment, external procurement, in-house production, stock transfers, and intercompany supply.
Lead functional design, testing, data validation, cutover, and deployment activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Demand Planning, PP/DS, aATP, S/4HANA, and integration teams, to deliver an end-to-end planning solution.
Lead and mentor the SAP IBP Supply team, providing functional guidance, design governance, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
8+ years of SAP Supply Chain Planning experience, including 5+ years specializing in SAP IBP Supply.
Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end SAP IBP Supply & Response (Order-Based Planning) implementation projects.
Demonstrated experience leading the SAP IBP Supply workstream for large-scale or global implementations.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Deep expertise in SAP IBP Supply & Response (Order-Based Planning).
Strong hands-on experience designing and configuring solutions using the Harmonized Planning Area.
Proven experience in:
Order-Based Planning (OBP)
Response Planning
Supply Planning
Supply Propagation
Order Prioritization
Order Confirmation
Product Allocation
Capacity-Constrained Planning
Multi-level Supply Network Planning
Planning Operators, Planning Runs, and Exception Management
Strong experience designing and implementing complex supply scenarios, including:
Drop Shipment
Subcontracting
Intercompany Supply
Stock Transfer
External Procurement
In-House Production
Strong understanding of supply planning master data, planning models, and end-to-end supply planning processes.
Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, including production, procurement, inventory, sales, and manufacturing processes.
Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, solution design, and leadership skills.
Ability to lead solution design discussions and provide functional leadership to consultants throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP IBP certification.
Experience RTI integration.
Experience with SAP IBP Demand Planning or end-to-end Integrated Business Planning solutions.
Experience leading global template, multi-country, or multi-site SAP IBP implementations.
Strong consulting, communication, mentoring, and client engagement skills.

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