SAP IBP Business Systems Analyst - Temp

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a SAP IBP Business Systems Analyst at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long term goals. The SAP IBP Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying SAP IBP for Demand, Supply, Inventory, and S&OP in alignment with Penumbra’s business processes. This role will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, and Finance teams to enable a best-in-class planning solution supporting growth, product availability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in SAP IBP implementation or support
• One IBP implementation experience (S&OP/R&S)
• Hands-on configuration experience in at least two IBP modules (Demand, Supply, Inventory, Response & Supply, S&OP).
• Experience with IBP Control Tower, Planning Operators, and Excel Add-In.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (Demand Forecasting, MPS, MRP, Inventory Optimization, Allocation).
• Experience integrating IBP with S/4 or ECC using CPI, CI-DS, or other middleware.
• Ability to work with Agile delivery methods (sprints, backlog, demos).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills required
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of one or more SAP modules: EWM, MM, PP
• Experience in life sciences or medical device industry (FDA regulated).
• Knowledge of GxP environments, validation, and documentation processes.
• Understanding of master data governance (Materials, Locations, Planning BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP IBP design workshops related to any enhancement or implementation with global business stakeholders.
• Translate planning requirements into IBP configuration, including planning areas, key figures, attributes, planning views, and algorithms.
• Configure and test IBP modules including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP.
• Drive integration with SAP S/4 HANA, ECC, BW, and middleware tools (CPI, PI/PO, BTP).
• Conduct requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, and create functional specs.
• Partner with Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Scheduling, Logistics) to support future process maturity.
• Communicate IBP capabilities and deliver solution demos to business teams.
• Support change management activities including training and system adoption.
• Support IBP implementation lifecycle: Design → Build → Test → Deploy → Hypercare.
• Create and execute test scripts, UAT plans, and cutover strategies.
• Monitor job execution, planning runs, and troubleshoot IBP issues during hypercare.
• Provide Level 2/3 support post go-live.
• Support enhancements, new planning scenarios, KPI development, and analytics.
• Maintain planning calendars, configuration documentation, and knowledge repository.
• Educate and mentor other IT and business users in process and application design.
• Perform configurations within the SAP Operations modules, coordinating closely with small team of other SAP BSAs and Developers (on-site and in India).

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees