Bristlecone · 2 days ago
SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP) Solution Architect
San Francisco Bay Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expBristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, recognized by Gartner as a top system integrator in the supply chain sector. They are seeking a senior-level SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP) Solution Architect responsible for designing end-to-end supply chain planning solutions within the SAP IBP framework, ensuring alignment between business strategies and technical execution.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingLogistics
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP, including planning areas, master data, and key figure calculations
Design and govern data flows between SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA or ECC using RTI or Cloud Integration for Data Services (CI-DS)
Configure and optimize algorithms for Response Management, Allocation Planning, and tactical supply planning (Heuristics/Optimizers)
Facilitate 'Fit-to-Standard' workshops with senior leadership to translate business goals into technical requirements
Define testing strategies for Unit, SIT, and UAT phases, and oversee the successful cutover to production
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of Order-Based Planning (OBP), RTI, harmonized planning areas, and the SAP IBP Excel add-in
Typically requires 10+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3-5 full lifecycle implementations of SAP IBP
Proven ability to integrate SAP IBP with other modules like Advanced ATP (aATP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, including S&OP, Demand Planning, and Inventory Optimization
Preferred
An SAP IBP Certification or Solution Architect certification is highly preferred
Company
Bristlecone
Bristlecone is a provider of AI-application transformation services for the connected supply chain.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jessica Carew
Chief of Staff to CEO
PK Prasanna
Vice President – Global Industry Solutions and Consulting | Chief Marketing officer
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