SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead - Supply & Respone / Inventory Optimization - 1833

SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead - Supply & Respone / Inventory Optimization - 1833


Location: Richardson, TX - 100% Onsite (Monday-Friday)
Relocation: Yes
Employment Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time Employment
Salary Range: $140K - $170K + bonus
Residency Requirements: US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Functional Analyst Lead to join a well-established, industry-leading organization in Richardson, Texas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an SAP professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, supply chain planning, and business strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), particularly Supply & Response Planning, Inventory Optimization, and CPI-DS integration.

In this role, you will serve as a functional subject matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders to implement, optimize, and enhance SAP IBP solutions that support critical supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization solutions.
• Serve as a functional subject matter expert for SAP IBP planning processes and capabilities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand supply chain planning requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
• Analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend system enhancements.
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP IBP functionality to support evolving business needs.
• Support integrations and data flows involving SAP IBP, CPI-DS, and related enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, process documentation, and solution design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance on SAP IBP best practices, system capabilities, and process improvements.
• Support testing, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure SAP solutions align with organizational objectives, business requirements, and IT standards.
• Stay current with SAP IBP functionality, industry trends, and emerging supply chain planning technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IBP or comparable enterprise planning solutions, including substantial SAP IBP experience.
• 3–5 years of SAP ERP experience, including SAP IBP Inventory, Supply & Response, and CPI-DS.
• Strong functional experience with SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning.
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or enhancing SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.
• Experience working with CPI-DS for data integration.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, inventory management, and enterprise planning systems.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP functional solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise application delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP BW or integrations involving other enterprise platforms.
• Experience leading SAP IBP implementation or enhancement initiatives.
• Background supporting complex supply chain planning environments.
• Experience driving process improvements and organizational change.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization strategies and supply planning best practices.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a hands-on SAP IBP functional expert who can combine technical configuration expertise with strong business acumen and leadership capabilities.
• We're looking for someone who can confidently engage stakeholders, identify opportunities for process improvement, and develop practical solutions to complex supply chain planning challenges.
• Success in this role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.