SAP Integrated Business Planning Techno Functional Architect

SAP Integrated Business Planning Techno Functional Architect Description - Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior IBP techno functional architect who will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, development, and implementation of our supply chain planning solutions, including Forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization and available to promise. You will work closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to align IT strategy with the business goals and deliver innovative, scalable, secure, integrated solutions. You will also collaborate with a team of highly talented IT professionals to create system, data and process architectural blueprints leveraging latest technologies ensuring adherence to enterprise standards. This position requires individual to bring in thought leadership on latest architecture guidelines, industry standard best practices, technology trends including AI - aligned to SAP’s forward looking product roadmap. Exposure to AI tools is a must and direct experience building AI solutions is preferred. Detailed job description / key responsibilities: Strategy and vision : Define and execute the IT roadmap for supply chain planning, ensuring alignment with the business strategy and priorities. Design, create and maintain Enterprise planning roadmaps (3-5-year time horizon) covering current and evolution of future state solutions, in line with industry trends. Solution delivery : Lead the implementation of supply chain planning programs with Integrated business planner (IBP) as the core platform, managing end-to-end project lifecycle, from scoping and planning to testing and deployment. Design integration strategies, data maps while minimizing data footprints across landscape. Integration leadership : Manage the integration of SAP IBP with other systems and applications, such as SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, BTP and related third-party tools. Operational stability : Oversee the maintenance, support, and enhancement of the existing supply chain planning systems and applications, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. Conduct product assessments, evaluations, and reviews. Manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Stakeholder management : Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor and a key point of contact for IT-related matters. Identify, evaluate, and recommend competitive and/or new alternative technologies and products which further the enterprise application and data strategy. Conduct product portfolio assessments, evaluations, and reviews. Monitor and report on the IT performance, risks, and issues, and ensure compliance with the IT policies, standards, and best practices. Skills / Qualifications: Extensive domain knowledge of supply chain planning with deep technical expertise and strong knowledge of architecture frameworks. Minimum 10+ years of IT experience, with significant experience in a techno functional leadership role and comprehensive understanding of AI tools / solutions. Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale and complex cross function IT projects, preferably in the supply chain planning domain. Extensive experience with SAP IBP, including architecture, configuration, customization, integration, testing, and deployment. Candidate must be ‘hands on’ for consideration. Strong knowledge of SAP S4 HANA (advanced ATP), SAP BW, and other SAP modules and applications related to supply chain planning, with deep expertise in SAP system capabilities. Knowledge of AI models specific to planning along with deployment expertise. Experience with other supply chain planning tools and technologies, such as Kinaxis, Oracle, O9, or Anaplan would be an added advantage. Excellent communication, influencing, presen…

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