SAP IBP Solution Architect

Arbi Arredobagno

SAP IBP Solution Architect leading design and delivery of end-to-end Integrated Business Planning solutions. Working with global clients to translate complex business planning requirements into best-practice SAP IBP architectures.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,408 - $194,527 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end architecture of SAP IBP implementations across one or more planning domains.
Define data models, integration patterns, and system landscape for IBP deployments within an SAP S/4HANA or hybrid ecosystem.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution blueprints, including fit-gap analysis and design decisions.
Establish best-practice configuration standards and ensure alignment with SAP's quarterly release roadmap.
Lead or support full project lifecycle activities: workshops, blueprint, realisation, testing, hypercare, and handover.
Engage C-suite and VP-level supply chain stakeholders; present architectures, trade-offs, and recommendations with clarity.
Mentor and review the work of functional consultants and junior architects on project teams.
Coordinate with SAP basis, integration, and data engineering teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
Support bid and proposal activities: estimate effort, scope work packages, and articulate value propositions.
Contribute to practice assets — accelerators, templates, methodology guides, demo environments.
Stay current with SAP IBP product direction and bring insights back to the team and clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years experience in SAP supply chain planning
5+ full-cycle IBP implementations
Deep, hands-on implementation experience with these core areas:
Advanced Demand Planning (Statistical Modelling)
Response & Supply (R&S)
Optimizer
Order-Based Planning (OBP)
Exposure to 2+ industries (e.g., CPG, retail, pharma, manufacturing).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA a plus).
Ability to present technical architecture to executive audiences.
Proven track record leading cross-functional, multi-vendor teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on transformational programs with marquee global clients.
Structured SAP certification sponsorship and continuous learning budget.
Competitive total compensation with performance bonus.
Flexible / hybrid working model and a collaborative team culture.
Access to internal IBP practice community, CoE resources, and early SAP product previews.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP IBPdata modelsintegration patternssystem landscapefit-gap analysisconfiguration standardsAdvanced Demand PlanningResponse & SupplyOptimizerOrder-Based Planning

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder engagementpresentation skillscross-functional collaborationproject managementproblem-solvingclarity in recommendationsarticulating value propositions

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Supply ChainMBA