SAP Consultant

We are looking for an accomplished
SAP IBP Response and Supply expert
with strong functional knowledge of
S/4HANA MM (Materials Management)
and
PP (Production Planning)
to join our consulting team.

OBP is part of Response & Supply (R&S) and is not a separate module.

Within R&S, planning can be either Time Series–based or Order-Based (OBP).

For our requirement, we need candidates with OBP experience, not Time Series.

The ideal candidate brings
12–15 years of end-to-end SAP Supply Chain experience
, including
hands-on configuration
,
solution design
, and
client leadership
across global transformation programs. This role is suited for a professional who can bridge
business strategy
,
technology design
, and
execution excellence
, driving measurable value for clients in complex supply chain environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP IBP Response and Supply implementations
  , including blueprinting, configuration, integration, and deployment.
• Conduct process and data assessment, gap analysis ,
  solution design workshops
  with client stakeholders to define supply planning, response, and order-based planning (OBP) processes aligned to business goals.
• Perform
  hands-on configuration
  of:
• Supply planning heuristics and optimizer
• Order-based planning and pegging rules
• Supply propagation and response planning scenarios
• Deployment and TLB
• Key figure modeling and planning area extensions
• Guide Integration with S/4HANA through SDI/CPI and OData interfaces
• Ensure seamless
  integration between IBP and S/4HANA (MM, PP, SD)
  for end-to-end supply visibility and execution.
• Drive
  fit-gap analysis
  , develop
  solution blueprints
  , and deliver
  functional specifications
  for custom developments.
• Partner with technical teams to validate data flows, performance, and exception handling.
• Provide
  thought leadership
  and guide clients on SAP best practices, roadmap alignment, and capability adoption.
• Oversee and mentor consulting teams; support delivery governance, quality reviews, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to
  business development
  through client proposals, demos, and solution showcases.
• Develop and maintain
  accelerators, templates, and estimation models
  for IBP and S/4HANA implementations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12–15 years of SAP experience
  with a focus on
  Supply Planning and Execution
  .
• Minimum
  5 years of hands-on experience in SAP IBP Response and Supply
  , including
  order-based planning
  and
  supply planning optimization
  .
• Deep expertise in
  S/4HANA PP and MM
  with strong understanding of material planning, MRP, capacity planning, and production order execution.
• Proven experience in:
• Configuration and testing
  of IBP models and planning areas
• End-to-end data integration
  between IBP and S/4HANA
• Constraint-based and demand-driven supply planning
  scenarios
• Global template design and deployment
• Strong experience in
  client-facing leadership
  ,
  stakeholder management
  , and
  executive communication
  .
• Track record of
  delivering consulting engagements
  across manufacturing, CPG, life sciences, or high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with
  Agile/Activate methodology
  and hybrid delivery models.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• SAP Certified Application Consultant – IBP for Supply and Response
  preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA certification
  in PP or MM a strong plus.

Consulting Attributes

• Strong
  executive presence
  and ability to articulate complex solutions in business terms.
• Demonstrated ability to
  lead cross-functional teams
  in a matrixed consulting environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with capability to
  identify and develop new opportunities
  within client accounts.
• Passion for innovation, digital supply chain transformation, and continuous