Lead Analyst SAP IBP

Marmon Technologies India Private Limited

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The SAP Lead – Supply Chain Planning provides business process analysis, solution design, and application support across end-to-end planning capabilities in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This role partners directly with Supply Chain business stakeholders to document requirements, identify process and system gaps, propose options (including proof-of-concept where appropriate), and implement sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include supporting and enhancing planning processes in S/4HANA (including MRP, demand/independent requirements, consumption strategies, and related master data/process integration) and the full IBP solution footprint (e.g., demand, supply, inventory, response & supply, and integrated planning), leveraging modern SAP user experiences and tools such as SAP Fiori and SAP Joule where applicable.

CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE

1.SAP IBP modules: Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP

2.IP configuration: planning areas, key figures, heuristics, optimizers

3.Integration: CI-DS, RTI, CIF, CPI-DS for IBP ↔ S/4HANA data flows

4.S/4HANA: MRP, master data, process synchronization

5.Analytics: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), IBP Excel Add-In, KPI modeling (MAPE, DoS, OTIF)

6.APO to IBP migration experience (preferred)

7.SAP Fiori for MRP & planning execution (MRP Cockpit apps): Monitor/Manage Material Coverage (F0247A/F2101A/F0251A), Monitor Internal/External Requirements (F0263/F0246), Schedule MRP Runs (F1339), Display MRP Issues & Key Figures (F1425/F1426)

8.Fiori launchpad & embedded analytics for planners: KPI cards, analytical lists, variants/filters, and navigation from exceptions to resolution apps (e.g., reschedule/cancel proposals within Manage Material Coverage)

9.Industry experience in regulated environments (preferred)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

SAP Lead – Supply Chain Planning (SAP S/4HANA & IBP)

1.Serve as functional lead/SME for supply chain planning across SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP, owning day-to-day support, continuous improvement, and the planning roadmap.

2.Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution stakeholders to elicit/document requirements, facilitate workshops, and translate needs into functional designs and system solutions.

3.Design, configure, test, and deploy planning solutions across:

o S/4HANA planning (MRP, demand/independent requirements, consumption strategies, planning parameters, and planning master data / process integration).

o SAP IBP footprint (demand, supply, inventory, response & supply, integrated planning), including planning areas, master data integration, and planning operators.

4.Perform gap analysis against standard SAP functionality; propose solution options and recommend scalable, best-practice-aligned approaches (including proof-of-concept where appropriate).

5.Lead end-to-end delivery of enhancements/projects: functional specifications, configuration, unit/system testing, defect triage, cutover planning, post-go-live support, and knowledge transfer.

6.Support integrations and interfaces for planning (IBP ↔ S/4HANA and related flows), partnering with technical teams on data mapping, monitoring, error handling, and performance/stability improvements.

7.Promote modern SAP user experiences and tools (SAP Fiori apps, embedded analytics, SAP Joule where applicable) to improve usability, adoption, and decision-making.

8.Provide incident and request support (break/fix): troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, prevention actions; document solutions and maintain support runbooks.

9.Develop and maintain functional documentation (process flows, configuration rationale, training materials); support user training, UAT coordination, and change management.

10. Work effectively with global stakeholders across US and EU time zones as part of a global SAP Center of Excellence; act as long-term functional owner accountable for solution health, roadmap evolution, and planning capability maturity.

QUALIFICATIONS

SAP Lead – Supply Chain Planning (SAP S/4HANA & IBP)

1.BS/BA in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

2.7+ years of progressive SAP experience, including senior-level functional ownership for supply chain planning processes and solutions.

3.Strong SAP S/4HANA planning experience (MRP, demand/independent requirements, consumption strategies, planning parameters, and planning-relevant master data/process integration).

4.Hands-on SAP IBP experience across demand/supply/inventory/response & supply/integrated planning, including planning areas, master data & integration concepts, and planning operators.

5.Implementation delivery experience (2+ full lifecycle programs preferred) spanning design, build, test, cutover, and hypercare for S/4HANA and/or IBP.

6.Deep IBP configuration skills (planning areas, key figures, attributes, time profiles, forecast models, heuristics, optimizer-based planning) plus analytics enablement using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and the IBP Excel Add-In.

7.Proven consulting/BA toolkit: requirements elicitation, process mapping, gap analysis, functional specifications, and leading workshops; able to propose solution options that balance standard SAP capabilities with business needs.

8.Strong communication and analytical/troubleshooting skills with a continuous improvement mindset; experience with modern SAP UX/enablement tools (SAP Fiori, embedded analytics; exposure to SAP Joule or similar AI-assisted capabilities preferred).

Core Skills:

o SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP)

o IBP configuration (planning areas, key figures, heuristics, optimizers)

o Integration (CI-DS, RTI, CIF, CPI-DS)

o S/4HANA (MRP, master data)

o SAP Fiori planning apps (MRP Cockpit): Monitor/Manage Material Coverage, Monitor

Internal/External Requirements, Schedule MRP Runs, Display MRP Issues/Key Figures

o Analytics (SAC, IBP Excel Add-In, KPI modeling)

o Methodology (SAP Activate, Agile)

Responsibilities:

o Lead IBP design/configuration

o Own IBP ↔ S/4HANA integration/data flows

o Enable analytics/KPI reporting

o Deliver via SAP Activate/Agile

o OE roadmap ownership

Must-Have Qualifications:

o 7-11 years SAP IBP/S/4 planning

o Integration tool expertise

o SAC/Excel Add-In analytics

o Strong stakeholder skills

Preferred:

o APO migration

o SAP certification

o Regulated industry experience

Fit:

Ideal for candidates from Big-4, SAP partners, or global delivery centers with hands-on IBP configuration and integration experience. Not a pure AMS support role—requires solution ownership and roadmap maturity.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.