Associate SAP Supply Chain Consultant 2027

IBM • Baton Rouge, LA

10h

About The Position

As an Associate Supply Chain Specialist at IBM, you will apply your knowledge of supply chain and business operations while developing expertise in SAP. You will help organizations improve procurement, materials, inventory, customer orders, fulfillment, logistics, and distribution through SAP-enabled business solutions. You will work alongside experienced consultants, SAP specialists, supply chain professionals, and technology experts to modernize business processes and address operational challenges.

Depending on business needs, your skills, academic background, and career interests, you may be aligned with SAP Materials Management (MM), focused on procurement, purchasing, materials, inventory, suppliers, and related supply chain processes, or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), focused on customer orders, sales processes, pricing, fulfillment, shipping, billing, and distribution. Prior SAP experience is not required. IBM provides opportunities to develop SAP expertise through mentorship, structured learning, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, AI-enabled tools, hands-on projects, and client experiences.

Projects may span industries such as manufacturing, consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, automotive, industrial, and public sector. You will build an understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and how business requirements are translated into enterprise solutions. You will also gain exposure to how technology, data, automation, and Artificial Intelligence can improve supply chain performance.

Requirements

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related business field.
• Foundational understanding of supply chain concepts such as procurement, purchasing, inventory, materials management, logistics, order management, fulfillment, distribution, or business operations.
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems, evaluate business processes, and develop structured solutions.
• Exposure to supply chain, operations, data analysis, enterprise technology, process improvement, or business problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, internships, case competitions, student organizations, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning experiences.
• Interest in developing expertise in SAP, enterprise applications, supply chain technology, automation, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Understanding of how technology, data, Artificial Intelligence, and automation can improve supply chain processes, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate ideas, findings, and recommendations to business and technical audiences.
• Curiosity, a growth mindset, and a desire to develop expertise at the intersection of supply chain, technology, and consulting.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, sales operations, order management, or process improvement through coursework, academic projects, internships, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical experiences.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, SAP, business analytics, data visualization, process mapping, or enterprise technologies.
• Interest in SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), supply chain transformation, Artificial Intelligence, automation, and consulting.
• Ability to work across business and technology teams while learning how enterprise systems support end-to-end supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and technology teams to understand supply chain requirements, processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Support SAP solutions related to procurement, materials management, inventory, sales, order management, fulfillment, logistics, distribution, and other end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Assist with analyzing business requirements and translating them into SAP-enabled process and technology solutions.
• Participate in SAP configuration, testing, data validation, documentation, issue resolution, and solution implementation under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Analyze supply chain and operational data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support business decision-making.
• Support process improvement and transformation initiatives designed to improve efficiency, service, visibility, and business performance.
• Collaborate with SAP consultants, supply chain professionals, developers, and client stakeholders.
• Develop consulting, communication, analytical, and technology skills.
• Gain exposure to how Artificial Intelligence, automation, analytics, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms are transforming supply chains.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level