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Bristlecone · 1 month ago

SAP IBP & PP/DS Solution Architect –OBP & PPDS

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, recognized as a top system integrator in the supply chain space. They are seeking a highly experienced SAP Solution Architect specializing in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) to lead solution architecture and strategic planning efforts for their supply chain transformation initiative.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingLogistics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Alok Adhikari

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end architecture for SAP IBP (with OBP focus) and PP/DS

Design scalable and integrated planning solutions aligned with business strategy

Define and validate planning architecture roadmap, including OBP-PP/DS integration and master data models

Act as the planning SME and solution owner during project blueprinting, design, build, and deployment

Lead architecture workshops, feasibility assessments, and solution definition sessions with business and IT leaders

Review and approve functional and technical design documents for OBP and PP/DS solutions

Oversee seamless integration between SAP IBP (OBP) and S/4HANA or ECC systems

Provide guidance on CIF configuration, supply chain model design, planning operators, heuristics, and response strategies

Ensure planning logic aligns with manufacturing constraints, pegging, and ATP strategies

Advise business stakeholders on SAP best practices in supply chain planning and scheduling

Drive standardization and reuse of architecture frameworks across regions and business units

Mentor functional consultants and technical teams during implementation

Ensure solution quality, scalability, and business alignment throughout the lifecycle

Qualification

SAP IBPPP/DSS/4HANA integrationEnd-to-end process designArchitecture standardsStakeholder communicationSAP CertificationsSpanish languageMentorship

Required

8–12+ years of SAP Supply Chain experience, with at least 3 full-cycle implementations as a Solution Architect

Deep hands-on expertise in SAP IBP – Order-Based Planning (OBP)

Deep hands-on expertise in SAP PP/DS (preferably in S/4HANA)

Proven experience in end-to-end process design for manufacturing, order pegging, constraint-based planning

Proven experience in OBP/PPDS integration with S/4HANA/ECC (ATP, GATP, inventory, production)

Familiarity with SAP data models and integration frameworks (CIF, PDS, BOMs, resources, etc.)

Experience defining architecture standards and frameworks in global programs

Excellent stakeholder communication, with the ability to influence C-level and operational stakeholders

Preferred

Experience with IBP Demand Planning

Experience with IBP Time-Series Supply Planning

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting/visualization

Exposure to multi-country / regional rollouts

Spanish language skills (preferred but not required)

SAP Certifications in IBP and/or PP/DS

Company

Bristlecone

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Bristlecone is a provider of AI-application transformation services for the connected supply chain.

Founded in 1998

San Jose, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.bristlecone.com

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