BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - SAP IBP

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support company’s ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios.

LOCATION: Richardson, TX 76082

POSITION: Contract to Hire

*Must be USC or Green Card holder

The SAP IBP Solution Architect will serve as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between SAP IBP capabilities and business requirements while delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         SAP IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation

·         Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply & Response Planning, and Inventory Optimization.

·         Design and support integration solutions using SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI.

·         Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing, including purchase orders and order lines.

·         Design exception-driven planning workflows.

·         Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap.

·         Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution

·         Lead business requirements workshops and discovery sessions.

·         Evaluate what SAP IBP can deliver through standard configuration.

·         Identify gaps between business expectations and system capabilities.

·         Provide recommendations for configuration solutions, enhancements, workarounds, and alternative approaches where system limitations exist.

·         Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization

·         Design solutions supporting large-scale exception management, including shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints.

·         Improve processing performance for high volumes of purchase orders and planning data.

·         Optimize system responsiveness, scalability, and throughput to meet business expectations.

·         Business Engagement & Prioritization

·         Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT stakeholders.

·         Translate business challenges into actionable SAP IBP solutions.

·         Develop and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned with:

·         PDC enablement

·         ERP rollout phases

·         Post-go-live enhancements

·         Data & Planning Model Design

·         Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data structures.

·         Support data readiness activities, including cleansing, transformation, and harmonization.

·         Ensure alignment between SAP IBP, ERP data structures, and analytics platforms.

·         Integration & End-to-End Process Design

·         Support integrations between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems such as data lakes and reporting platforms.

·         Ensure seamless planning processes across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Execution.

·         PDC & ERP Transformation Support

·         Align SAP IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategies.

·         Identify deliverables for blueprint and post-PDC implementation phases.

·         Support phased implementation and deployment activities.

·         Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement

·         Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, including Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare.

·         Support user acceptance testing, validation, and performance testing.

·         Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and SAP IBP solutions.

·         Governance & Best Practices

·         Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance requirements.

·         Document solution architecture, processes, and project milestones.

·         Support long-term SAP IBP maturity, scalability, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

·         5+ years of SAP IBP implementation and solution architecture experience.

·         Hands-on expertise with:

·         SAP IBP Demand Planning

·         SAP IBP Supply Planning / Response & Supply

·         SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

·         Experience with SAP CPI-DS, SDI, RTI, and SAP ERP integrations (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

·         Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments.

·         Proven expertise in business requirements analysis and solution design.

·         Experience with full software development lifecycle and enterprise architecture design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Experience in aftermarket, service parts, or distribution-focused business environments.

·         Experience supporting multi-ERP consolidation or transformation initiatives.

·         Exposure to data lake and advanced analytics platforms.

·         Experience supporting large-scale transaction environments involving purchase orders, order lines, and exception management.

·         Ability to assess SAP IBP limitations and recommend alternative business or technical solutions.