BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT SAP IBP

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support companys ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing configuring and optimizing SAP IBP Demand Supply & Response and Inventory Optimization solutions ensuring they can handle high-volume exception-driven parts planning scenarios.

LOCATION: Richardson TX 76082

POSITION: Contract to Hire

*Must be USC or Green Card holder

The SAP IBP Solution Architect will serve as a thought leader and change agent bridging gaps between SAP IBP capabilities and business requirements while delivering scalable high-performance planning solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SAP IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation

Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP Demand Planning Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization.

Design and support integration solutions using SAP CPI-DS SDI and RTI.

Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing including purchase orders and order lines.

Design exception-driven planning workflows.

Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.

Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution

Lead business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.

Evaluate what SAP IBP can deliver through standard configuration.

Identify gaps between business expectations and system capabilities.

Provide recommendations for configuration solutions enhancements workarounds and alternative approaches where system limitations exist.

Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization

Design solutions supporting large-scale exception management including shortages excess inventory and supply constraints.

Improve processing performance for high volumes of purchase orders and planning data.

Optimize system responsiveness scalability and throughput to meet business expectations.

Business Engagement & Prioritization

Collaborate with Supply Chain Parts Operations and IT stakeholders.

Translate business challenges into actionable SAP IBP solutions.

Develop and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with:

PDC enablement

ERP rollout phases

Post-go-live enhancements

Data & Planning Model Design

Define and optimize planning areas key figures and master data structures.

Support data readiness activities including cleansing transformation and harmonization.

Ensure alignment between SAP IBP ERP data structures and analytics platforms.

Integration & End-to-End Process Design

Support integrations between SAP IBP SAP ECC and external systems such as data lakes and reporting platforms.

Ensure seamless planning processes across Demand Planning Supply Planning and Execution.

PDC & ERP Transformation Support

Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.

Identify deliverables for blueprint and post-PDC implementation phases.

Support phased implementation and deployment activities.

Delivery Testing & Continuous Improvement

Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle including Design Build Test Deploy and Hypercare.

Support user acceptance testing validation and performance testing.

Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and SAP IBP solutions.

Governance & Best Practices

Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices IT standards and governance requirements.

Document solution architecture processes and project milestones.

Support long-term SAP IBP maturity scalability and operational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field or equivalent work experience.

5 years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.

Hands-on expertise with:

SAP IBP Demand Planning

SAP IBP Supply Planning / Response & Supply

SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

Experience with SAP CPI-DS SDI RTI and SAP ERP integrations (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

Strong experience in high-volume exception-based planning environments.

Proven expertise in business requirements analysis and solution design.

Experience with full software development lifecycle and enterprise architecture design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in aftermarket service parts or distribution-focused business environments.

Experience supporting multi-ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives.

Exposure to data lake and advanced analytics platforms.

Experience supporting large-scale transaction environments involving purchase orders order lines and exception management.

Ability to assess SAP IBP limitations and recommend alternative business or technical solutions.