SAP IBP Consultant - W2 Contract
TalentXMWe are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support Lennox’s ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios. The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities. Essential Job Responsibilities IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation Own technical architecture and design for: SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) Integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI) Configure and enhance IBP modules to support: High-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines) Exception-driven planning workflows Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements Evaluate What IBP can deliver via standard configuration Where gaps exist vs. business expectations Provide clear recommendations: Configuration solutions Enhancements / workarounds Alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization Design solutions support: Mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints) Fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data Improve system responsiveness meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability Business Engagement & Prioritization Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams Translate business pain points inactionable IBP solutions Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to: PDC enablement ERP rollout phases Post-go-live enhancements Data & Planning Model Design Define and optimize: Planning areas, key figures, and master data models Support data readiness including: Data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms Integration & End-to-End Flow Support integration between: SAP IBP SAP ECC External systems (data lake, reporting tools) Ensure seamless planning flow across: Demand ? Supply ? Execution PDC & ERP Transformation Support Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy Identify What can be delivered during blueprint What will be delivered post-PDC Support phased implementation and delivery Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement Lead/support full lifecycle: Design ? Build ? Test ? Deploy ? Hypercare Support UAT, validation, and performance testing Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes Governance & Best Practices Ensure adherence to: SAP IBP best practices IT standards and governance Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture Hands-on expertise in: Demand Planning Supply Planning / Response & Supply Inventory Optimization Experience with: SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration) Strong experience in: High-volume, exception-based planning environments Business requirement analysis and solution design Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design Big Bonus Points If You Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)