Role: Senior SAP IBP OBP Lead

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Must have: SAP IBP, Order Based Planning (OBP), OBP Deployment, SAP IBP Response & Supply, and SCM.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished SAP IBP Response & Supply Expert with strong functional knowledge of S/4HANA MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning) to join our consulting team.

Note on Requirements:

Within the Response & Supply (R&S) module, we are specifically looking for candidates with Order-Based Planning (OBP) experience. Please note that Time Series-based planning experience will not meet the requirements for this specific role.

The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years of end-to-end SAP Supply Chain experience, including hands-on configuration, solution design, and client leadership across global transformation programs. We need a professional who can bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution to drive measurable value in complex supply chain environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Implementations: Drive end-to-end SAP IBP Response & Supply implementations, including blueprinting, configuration, integration, and deployment.
• Solution Design: Conduct process assessments and gap analysis; lead solution design workshops with stakeholders to define OBP processes aligned with business goals.

Hands-on Configuration:

• Supply planning heuristics and optimizers.
• Order-based planning and pegging rules.
• Supply propagation and response planning scenarios.
• Deployment and Transport Load Building (TLB).
• Key figure modeling and planning area extensions.
• Integration Management: Guide S/4HANA integration via SDI/CPI and OData interfaces; ensure seamless data flow between IBP and S/4HANA (MM, PP, SD).
• Documentation: Deliver functional specifications for custom developments and create solution blueprints.
• Leadership: Provide thought leadership on SAP best practices; mentor junior consulting teams and support delivery governance.
• Business Development: Support client proposals, demos, and the development of internal accelerators and estimation models.

Required Skills & Experience:

• General Experience: 15+ years in SAP, focusing on Supply Planning and Execution.
• IBP Expertise: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP IBP Response & Supply (specifically OBP) and supply planning optimization.
• S/4HANA Knowledge: Deep expertise in PP and MM, including material planning, MRP, capacity planning, and production order execution.

Proven Track Record:

• Configuring and testing IBP models and planning areas.
• Managing end-to-end data integration between IBP and S/4HANA.
• Executing constraint-based and demand-driven supply planning.
• Soft Skills: Strong executive presence with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in Manufacturing, CPG, Life Sciences, or High-Tech industries is preferred.
• Methodology: Familiarity with Agile/SAP Activate methodology.

Education & Certifications:

Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Certifications:

Required: SAP Certified Application Consultant – IBP for Supply and Response.

Preferred: SAP S/4HANA certification in PP or MM.

Consulting Attributes:

Ability to articulate complex technical solutions in clear business terms.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the capability to identify new opportunities within client accounts.

A passion for innovation and digital supply chain transformation.

Key Corrections Made:

• Terminology: Changed "rather then" (incorrect) to "rather than" or "not" for better professional tone.
• Clarity: Clarified the distinction between OBP and Time Series immediately in the overview so recruiters don't miss it.
• Punctuation: Fixed spacing and bullet point consistency.
• Action Verbs: Used stronger verbs like "Drive," "Execute," and "Leverage" to highlight the candidate's seniority.

Skill Matrix: (Mention Years of Experience)

SAP IBP:

Order Based Planning (OBP):

OBP Deployment:

SAP IBP Response & Supply:

OBP CBP and SCM Planning: