SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead - Supply & Respone / Inventory Optimization - 1833

PlacingIT•Richardson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead to join an industry-leading organization in Richardson, Texas. This full-time, direct-hire position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, and offers relocation. The salary range is $140,000–$170,000 plus bonus. U.S. citizens and other individuals authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. The role combines technology, supply chain planning, and business strategy. The successful candidate will serve as a functional subject matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders to implement, optimize, and enhance SAP IBP solutions supporting supply chain operations, with a focus on Supply & Response Planning, Inventory Optimization, and CPI-DS integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP or comparable enterprise planning solutions, including substantial SAP IBP experience.
3–5 years of SAP ERP experience, including SAP IBP Inventory, Supply & Response, and CPI-DS.
Strong functional experience with SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning.
Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or enhancing SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.
Experience working with CPI-DS for data integration.
Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, inventory management, and enterprise planning systems.
Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP functional solutions.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise application delivery.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across geographically distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP BW or integrations involving other enterprise platforms.
Experience leading SAP IBP implementation or enhancement initiatives.
Background supporting complex supply chain planning environments.
Experience driving process improvements and organizational change.
Strong understanding of inventory optimization strategies and supply planning best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization solutions.
Serve as a functional subject matter expert for SAP IBP planning processes and capabilities.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand supply chain planning requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
Analyze business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend system enhancements.
Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP IBP functionality to support evolving business needs.
Support integrations and data flows involving SAP IBP, CPI-DS, and related enterprise systems.
Develop and maintain functional specifications, process documentation, and solution design requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
Provide functional leadership and guidance on SAP IBP best practices, system capabilities, and process improvements.
Support testing, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure SAP solutions align with organizational objectives, business requirements, and IT standards.
Stay current with SAP IBP functionality, industry trends, and emerging supply chain planning technologies.