Sr Specialist - SAP

The Senior Specialist - SAP will lead the architecture, configuration, and rollout of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modules, specifically Response and Supply Planning, within Bristlecones SAP Planning - Delivery practice. The role requires close partnership with clients, functional consultants, and developers to translate business requirements into robust, future-ready IBP solutions that optimize inventory, improve service levels, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

• 10+ years of experience in SAP IBP, with at least 5 years focused on Response Supply Planning.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering end-to-end IBP implementations for large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of supply chain concepts: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA, SAP APO, and data integration tools (SAP CPI, SAP PO).
• SAP IBP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - IBP for Response Supply) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead workshops, present solutions, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience with Agile project delivery and SAP Activate methodology.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for client engagements.

• Gather and analyze business requirements for response and supply planning across multiple industries.
• Design end-to-end IBP solution architecture, including data models, master data integration, and planning operators.
• Configure SAP IBP Response Supply modules, develop planning books, dashboards, and alerts.
• Lead workshops and knowledge-transfer sessions for client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Integrate IBP with SAP ECC/S4HANA, SAP APO, and third-party data sources using SAP Cloud Platform Integration.
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure solution quality.
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to best-practice documentation and templates.
• Stay current with SAP IBP roadmap, new features, and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery leads to scope projects, estimate effort, and ensure profitability.