SAP IBP – Demand Planning Consultant

Skill: SAP IBP – Demand Planning Consultant Exp: 8–10 years Loc: Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai, , Kolkata NP: 0-30 days JD : Skills Mandatory/required: 8–10 years of experience in Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning 2 years hands-on experience in SAP IBP Demand including configuration Strong understanding of: Planning areas and planning operators Key figure modelling Forecast models and algorithms Time series forecasting concepts IBP Excel UI and Fiori Good knowledge of integration: CPIDS, SAP DI, S/4HANA, ECC data structures Functional Skills: Strong knowledge of demand planning processes and KPIs Experience in Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Pharma, Retail or similar industries Ability to translate business requirements into system design Soft Skills: Strong communication and client-facing skills Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams Excellent documentation and presentation skills Preferred / Nice to Have: SAP IBP certification (DP or End-to-End IBP) Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain modules Understanding of broader IBP modules (S&OP, Inventory, Response & Supply) Note: No specific instructions (no poach/blacklisted companies/process constraints) mentioned JD: The IBP Demand Planning Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and optimizing SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Planning solutions for clients. The role involves collaborating with business teams to understand demand planning processes, designing future-state models, performing system configuration, integrating data from source systems, and driving successful adoption of the IBP Demand module. Key Responsibilities 1.

Solution Design & Implementation Lead or support SAP IBP Demand Planning implementations, enhancements, and rollouts Conduct requirement workshops with business stakeholders to capture forecasting, statistical modeling, and demand review processes Design process flows, planning layouts, key figures, planning levels, and forecasting models Configure IBP Demand Planning functionalities including: Statistical forecasting Forecast automation Product lifecycle management (launch/phase-out) Promotion planning and causal factors Collaborate with technical teams for CPIDS, SAP DI integration, and data mapping 2. Business Process Expertise Provide subject matter expertise in end-to-end demand planning processes: Baseline forecasting Consensus demand planning Collaborative demand planning Sales input and S&OP cycle alignment Identify process improvement opportunities and design best-practice planning workflows 3. Analytics & Forecasting Build and optimize statistical forecast models within IBP Generate and analyze forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, Bias, etc.) Recommend improvements based on forecast performance results 4.

Stakeholder Management Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and Finance teams to drive consensus planning Conduct user training, UAT sessions, and change management activities Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders for planning transformation 5. Project Execution Develop project documentation (BRDs, FS, test scripts, configuration documents) Support cutover, go-live, and hypercare phases Adhere to project timelines, quality processes, and delivery standards