[Hiring] SAP IBP Consultant @Lumiere Systems

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Order-Based Planning (OBP) and Period-Based Planning to support design, implementation, and optimization of SAP IBP solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with SAP IBP integrations (RTI and CI-DS) and a proven track record delivering end-to-end planning solutions in complex enterprise environments. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to San Jose for workshops, testing, or key project milestones.

• Design, configure, and deploy SAP IBP Order-Based Planning and Period-Based Planning solutions aligned to business requirements
• Lead and support end-to-end planning scenarios including demand, supply, inventory, and order fulfillment
• Implement and manage SAP IBP integrations using Real-Time Integration (RTI) and CI-DS between SAP S/4HANA or ECC and SAP IBP
• Translate business planning requirements into IBP models, key figures, planning operators, and time series data structures
• Support data model design, master data alignment, and planning area configuration
• Troubleshoot integration issues related to CIF replacement, real-time order flow, and data consistency
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, supply chain planners, IT teams, and external partners
• Support testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and support to business users and internal teams
• Participate in performance tuning, continuous improvement, and solution optimization initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP IBP experience (minimum)
• Proven experience with SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP)
• Strong expertise in Period-Based Planning within SAP IBP
• Hands-on experience with SAP IBP integrations, including RTI (Real-Time Integration) and CI-DS (Cloud Integration for Data Services)
• Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand, supply, inventory, order fulfillment)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Requirements

• Experience with advanced supply chain planning scenarios such as allocation, prioritization, and order confirmation
• Exposure to SAP IBP Demand, Response & Supply, or Inventory modules
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Prior client-facing consulting or system integrator experience
• Strong documentation and stakeholder presentation skills

Work Environment & Travel

• Remote role, with flexibility to work from any location
• Occasional travel to San Jose, CA, for key project phases (planning workshops, testing, go-live support)

Benefits

• Work on modern SAP IBP implementations with cutting-edge planning capabilities
• Collaborate with experienced supply chain and technology professionals
• Flexible remote work environment with limited, purposeful travel
• Opportunity to add long-term value through scalable enterprise planning solutions