SAP IBP Consultant

Syntax•Durham, NC

23d•$130,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Syntax is seeking an IBP & PP/DS Consultant to support clients in designing and delivering integrated planning solutions across SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS). This role will partner with business and project stakeholders to translate supply chain planning requirements into scalable SAP solutions that improve forecasting, planning accuracy, production efficiency, and supply chain responsiveness.

Requirements

SAP IBP and PP/DS functionality configuration and support
Understanding of business processes and alignment with SAP standard functionality
Participation in fit-to-standard and requirements workshops
Hands-on configuration in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, and production planning and scheduling
Support for integration between SAP IBP, PP/DS, S/4HANA, and related supply chain and manufacturing processes
Analysis of planning data and issue resolution
Preparation and execution of unit and integration testing
Support for user acceptance testing
Assistance with data migration, validation, cutover, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization
Troubleshooting functional issues and defect resolution
Creation and maintenance of functional documentation, process flows, test scripts, training materials, and knowledge transfer documentation
Functional support and knowledge transfer to business users
Collaboration with functional, technical, and project teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, or related advanced planning tools.
Exposure to cloud-based planning solutions and enterprise transformation programs.
Experience in consulting or client-facing project delivery.
Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, or operations planning processes in a global environment.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with planning data and scenario analysis.
An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI-enabled services.

Responsibilities

Configure and support SAP IBP and PP/DS functionality based on defined business and project requirements.
Work with business stakeholders to understand planning requirements and support the alignment of business processes with SAP standard functionality.
Participate in fit-to-standard and requirements workshops and document business requirements, process decisions, and functional requirements.
Perform hands-on configuration across relevant planning areas, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, and production planning and scheduling.
Support integration between SAP IBP, PP/DS, S/4HANA, and related supply chain and manufacturing processes.
Analyze planning data and assist with identifying and resolving process, configuration, and data issues.
Prepare and execute unit and integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
Assist with data migration and validation, cutover activities, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization.
Troubleshoot functional issues and work with technical and functional teams to resolve defects and configuration issues.
Create and maintain functional documentation, process flows, test scripts, training materials, and knowledge transfer documentation.
Provide functional support and knowledge transfer to business users as needed.
Work collaboratively with functional, technical, and project teams to complete assigned deliverables and support successful project milestones.