SAP IBP Consultant

SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect

Richardson TX (Onsite) Contract

Position Summary

LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support ERP transformation and distribution center enablement initiatives. This role is 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. The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements and delivering scalable high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities. This is a fully onsite position in Richardson TX.

What You Will Do

• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand Supply & Response Inventory Optimization) and integration tools (CPI-DS SDI RTI)
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing and exception-driven planning workflows
• Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements to evaluate what IBP can deliver via standard configuration and where gaps exist
• Provide clear recommendations including configuration solutions enhancements workarounds and alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist
• Design solutions to support mass exception handling (shortages excess supply constraints) and fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Parts Operations and IT teams to translate business pain points into actionable IBP solutions
• Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to distribution center enablement ERP rollout phases and post-go-live enhancements
• Define and optimize planning areas key figures and master data models
• Support data readiness including data cleansing transformation and harmonization
• Support integration between SAP IBP SAP ECC and external systems (data lake reporting tools) to ensure seamless planning flow across Demand Supply and Execution
• Lead or support full lifecycle delivery: Design Build Test Deploy and Hypercare
• Support UAT validation and performance testing
• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices IT standards and governance
• Document processes milestones and solution architecture

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture
• Hands-on expertise in Demand Planning Supply Planning / Response & Supply and Inventory Optimization
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration)
• Strong experience in high-volume exception-based planning environments
• Proven ability in business requirement analysis and solution design
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aftermarket parts or distribution-heavy business models
• Experience with multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs
• Exposure to data lake / analytics platforms
• Experience in high-scale transaction environments (POs order lines exceptions)
• Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams

Subcontractor candidates will be considered for this position.

The base range for this contract position is $85 - $110 per hour depending on experience.

Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race color religion creed national origin sex age disability marital status gender identity domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or protected veteran status.

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