SAP IBP Functional Senior Analyst - 1791


Location: Monday - Friday - Onsite in Dallas, TX
Relocation: Offered
Employment Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time Employment
Salary Range: $120K - $140K + bonus
Residency Requirements: US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
 

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate combines deep SAP IBP expertise with strong business acumen and collaboration skills. They are comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, can translate business requirements into technical solutions, and thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Analyst to support the design, implementation, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions, with a primary focus on Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization. This individual will serve as a key contributor in driving planning process improvements while partnering with both technical and business stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, analytical capabilities, and leadership skills. Success in this role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate with diverse audiences, and develop innovative solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and enhancement of SAP IBP Supply & Response Planning and Inventory Optimization solutions.
• Support and maintain integrations across SAP IBP, SAP CPI-DS, SDI, and RTI platforms.
• Define and maintain technical architecture standards and solution designs within the SAP planning landscape.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment and support.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable and sustainable system solutions.
• Configure, enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain SAP IBP and CPI-DS environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across planning processes and technologies.
• Document business processes, technical designs, system configurations, and key project deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to ensure successful project execution and solution adoption.
• Ensure planning solutions align with long-term enterprise technology strategies and business goals.
• Stay current on SAP IBP functionality, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working with SAP IBP planning solutions.
• Strong experience with:
  • SAP IBP Supply & Response
  • SAP IBP Inventory Optimization
  • SAP CPI-DS
• 3–5 years of SAP ERP experience.
• Experience supporting or implementing inventory optimization and supply planning solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or application architecture.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP BW and other enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise planning and supply chain processes.
• Experience with data integration technologies and cloud-based planning solutions.
• Familiarity with modern application architecture and integration best practices.