SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - Manager - Consulting

Location:

Anywhere in Country

Our goal is to give clients a unique business perspective on how SAP technology can enhance their operations. By leveraging EY’s expertise in SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and Success Factors, we assist clients in enhancing performance and increasing productivity.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading work streams from planning through execution and closure.

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service. Ability to lead global teams, lead design & testing sessions, and work with other dependent teams.

• Ability to architect and deliver supply chain solutions across technology landscape.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain planning processes (demand, supply, S&OP) and their translation into scalable SAP solutions.
• Proven ability to lead SAP IBP work streams, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience leading client workshops, design sessions, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Solid understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC) and enterprise architecture principles.

• A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant SAP experience, including hands‑on delivery within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Demonstrated experience across one or more IBP modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning (response & Supply), Sales & Operations (S&OP), or Control Tower analytics.
• Proven experience delivering at least one full lifecycle SAP IBP implementation, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience leading SAP project work streams and managing onshore/offshore team members within a consulting or client‑facing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, S&OP) and their translation into SAP IBP solutions.
• Experience integrating SAP IBP with S/4
  
  HANA, including data models, interfaces, and planning area design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead client workshops, design discussions, and solution walkthroughs.
• Ability to assess client requirements, identify solution options, and support the development of scalable, fit‑to‑standard SAP architectures.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• Experience leading client‑facing design workshops and driving decision‑making with senior stakeholders.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

• Prior consulting or professional services experience supporting SAP‑led transformations.
• SAP certifications in relevant areas such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or S/4
  
  HANA Supply Chain.
• Experience with Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), including integration with IBP response and supply planning scenarios.
• Experience delivering multiple (2-3+) end‑to‑end SAP IBP implementations or complex supply chain planning transformations.

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of a leader. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. They thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional…