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Bristlecone · 1 month ago

SAP IBP IO Architect

Glen Mills, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

12+ years exp

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. The SAP IBP IO Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP Integrated Business Planning solutions with a focus on Inventory Optimization. This role requires deep technical expertise and strong business process knowledge to enhance supply chain planning capabilities.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingLogistics

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Hiring Manager

Alok Adhikari

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of SAP IBP-IO solutions aligned with business objectives. Determine success criteria

Define and maintain the solution architecture, data flows, and integration points with SAP ECC/S4HANA, APO, or non-SAP systems

Configure and implement SAP IBP Inventory Optimization models (e.g., safety stock calculation, multi-echelon inventory optimization)

Set up key figures, planning areas, master data, and planning operators relevant to IO

Optimize algorithms and parameters to balance inventory levels, service targets, and cost objectives

Collaborate with business stakeholders, process owners, and IT teams to translate business requirements into functional and technical designs

Conduct workshops and training sessions for key users and planners

Travel to various client slides to work with planners

Qualification

SAP IBPInventory OptimizationS/4HANA integrationSupply Chain PlanningAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

12-15 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Planning solutions

5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP, with at least 2 Implementations focused on Inventory Optimization (IO)

Experience integrating SAP IBP with S/4HANA, ECC, or non-SAP ERP systems using CPI-DS or other middleware tools

Familiarity with SAP Best Practices for IBP and Supply Chain Planning KPIs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Company

Bristlecone

Glassdoor4.0

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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