Job Description

About Bristlecone:

Bristlecone is a leading advisor in supply chain management and business analytics , with a strong reputation for delivering transformative solutions across a variety of industries. Recognized by Gartner as one of the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we leverage our deep expertise in supply chain and analytics to solve complex business challenges and drive operational excellence.

With a global footprint and a rich history of success, Bristlecone partners with some of the world’s most recognized and respected companies, including Applied Materials , ExxonMobil , Flextronics , Nestlé , Unilever , Whirlpool , and many others. Our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions and deliver measurable value has made us a trusted partner to leading brands worldwide.

At Bristlecone, we bring together industry expertise, technology, and data-driven insights to help businesses optimize their supply chains, improve decision-making, and drive long-term growth.

SAP IBP Solution Architect – Focused on Response and Supply & Order-Based Planning

Full Time With us -

Experience Level: 15+ years

This is a full-time with significant travel required (60-80%) to client locations across North America. The role presents an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, transformative supply chain projects that leverage SAP IBP’s advanced planning capabilities. The successful candidate will be a leader with deep expertise in SAP IBP and supply chain management, capable of delivering solutions that meet complex business needs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Solution Architect with expertise in Response and Supply (R&S) Timeseries and Order-Based Planning (OBP) to lead the design, configuration, and deployment of large-scale, complex SAP IBP. This role involves working closely with senior business and IT stakeholders to define business requirements, lead design sessions, and oversee the successful delivery of transformative supply chain projects. As this is a global role, the position requires 60-80% travel to client sites across North America.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of SAP IBP solutions, focusing on Response and Supply (R&S), Order-Based Planning (OBP), Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, and integrating S/4 HANA processes.

- Collaborate with process leads, business stakeholders, and IT teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and define functional specifications for the release cycle.

- Drive design workshops with executive and collaborate with high-level client personnel to assess and optimize functional areas within supply chain management, improving advanced planning capabilities.

- Deliver large-scale supply chain transformation projects, implementing rule-based and optimizer solutions within the SAP IBP platform.

- Cultivate strong relationships with executive sponsors, key stakeholders, and organization leaders to ensure business needs are effectively addressed and met.

- Provide hands-on configuration and customization for SAP IBP, specifically around supply planning, response and supply processes, and order-based planning functionalities.

- Ensure seamless integration of SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party systems, supporting the smooth flow of business data and processes.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using functional and technical expertise to ensure project success and continued system optimization.

- Manage post-implementation support and continuous improvement initiatives to adapt to evolving business needs.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

- 15+ years of experience in SAP IBP/APO, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Response and Supply (R&S) Time series and Order-Based Planning (OBP).

- Proven experience in end-to-end SAP IBP implementations, including requirement gathering, design workshops, configuration, and deployment.

- In-depth knowledge of supply chain management, including demand planning, supply planning, and order management.

- Hands-on experience in SAP IBP configuration, with SAP IBP solutions.

- Strong integration knowledge between SAP IBP and other SAP modules (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC) and third-party systems.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of engaging with executive sponsors and business leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

- Experience managing large-scale, complex transformation projects using Agile methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

- SAP IBP Certification

- APICS Certification

- Experience with global projects and the ability to work in a cross-functional, international team.

Educational Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration,

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