SAP AVC/VC Lead

IBM

PARAMUS, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Best Practices, Blueprints, Business Processes, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Delivery Management, Functional Analysis, IBM Product Family, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Mentoring, People Management, Pricing, Process Improvement, Product Strategy, Production Planning, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, SAP, SAP Administration, Sales, Supply Chain, Testing

LOCATION

PARAMUS, NJ

POSTED

2 days ago

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced SAP Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) / Variant Configuration (VC) Lead to design, implement, and optimize configurable product solutions within SAP S/4HANA and ECC environments. This role will lead end-to-end configuration initiatives, work closely with business stakeholders, and drive scalable product modeling strategies for complex manufacturing scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Leadership
Lead the design and implementation of SAP VC (LO-VC) and/or Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) in S/4HANA
Drive solution architecture for configurable products across Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions
Provide expertise in transitioning from LO-VC to AVC where applicable.
Configuration & Modeling
Design and maintain:
Configurable materials (KMAT)
Classes, characteristics, and dependencies
Super BOMs and Super Routings
Develop and optimize:
Object dependencies (procedures, constraints, preconditions, selection conditions)
Variant tables and configuration profiles
Business Engagement
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into scalable VC/AVC solutions
Lead workshops and blueprinting sessions
Provide guidance on best practices for configurable product strategies
Integration & Process Design
Ensure seamless integration with:
SD (Sales & Distribution)
PP (Production Planning)
MM (Materials Management)
Support end-to-end processes like:
Configure-to-Order (CTO)
Engineer-to-Order (ETO)
Make-to-Order (MTO)
Leadership & Delivery
Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants and analysts
Manage project deliverables, timelines, and quality
Support testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and production deployments
Optimization & Support
Identify opportunities to enhance performance and reduce configuration complexity
Provide ongoing production support and troubleshooting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
8+ years of SAP experience, with strong focus on VC/AVC
Hands-on experience implementing:
SAP LO-VC and/or SAP AVC in S/4HANA
Deep knowledge of:
Object dependencies
Variant configuration modeling techniques
Configurable BOMs and routings
Strong understanding of integration with SD, PP, and MM
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with S/4HANA transformation or migration to AVC
Knowledge of IPC / CPS / SSC (Variant Configuration & Pricing engines)
Exposure to Fiori apps for configuration
Experience in manufacturing industries such as:
Automotive
Industrial equipment
High-tech
Key Skills
SAP AVC / VC Expertise
Complex product modeling
Business process design
Stakeholder communication
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Leadership and mentoring
Nice to Have
SAP certifications in S/4HANA or Logistics
Experience with integration to CPQ tools
Knowledge of pricing and variant conditions

Required technical and professional expertise

8+ years of SAP experience, with strong focus on VC/AVC.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

About the Company

IBM

At IBM, you don’t need a degree to shape the future. Just bring your skills—and your passion. To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate.

Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems. Let’s get to work.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

1911

WEBSITE

http://www-03.ibm.com/employment/us/

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