
Senior Business Systems Analyst, SAP IBP Demand Planning
NVIDIA
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: India
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About the role
- Build, configure, and deploy Demand Planning solutions in SAP IBP to support global demand forecasting and consensus planning processes.
- Configure planning levels, key figures, time profiles, and master data attributes to enable scalable demand planning models.
- Implement demand planning workflows integrating Sales and Supply Chain teams.
- Design and handle integrations between demand intake platforms (Anaplan) and SAP IBP Demand Planning, ensuring accurate demand signal capture, automated data flows, and alignment with enterprise demand planning processes.
- Build statistical forecasting models including seasonal, trend-based, and intermittent demand models.
- Configure machine learning forecasting algorithms to increase forecast accuracy and improve demand signal analysis.
- Develop and maintain forecast model selection and parameter optimization strategies.
- Leverage Generative AI insights via SAP Joule to analyze forecast results and recommend improvements.
- Develop dashboards and reporting on demand performance analytics.
- Configure short-term demand sensing capabilities by using real-time signals such as orders, shipments, and point-of-sale data.
- Improve near-term forecast accuracy through data-driven adjustments.
- Configure and support lifecycle planning and new product forecasting by using reference products and attribute-based modeling.
- Enable seamless transition from product launch to steady-state demand planning.
- Apply ABC/XYZ segmentation models to categorize products based on revenue contribution and demand volatility.
- Define differentiated planning strategies for various demand segments.
- Configure demand prioritization rules.
- Develop what-if scenarios and simulations to analyze impacts of demand fluctuations, promotions, and supply constraints.
- Support business decision-making with scenario-based planning.
- Implement outlier detection, data cleansing, and forecast error monitoring.
- Track forecast accuracy using metrics such as MAPE, bias, and Added Forecast Value (FVA).
- Integrate SAP IBP with ERP platforms like SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP Central Component (ECC).
Requirements
- Bachelors or Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business.
- 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning solutions
- 4+ years of experience in deploying SAP IBP Demand Planning
- Deep understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
- Demonstrated expertise in integrating SAP IBP with ERP systems
- Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships across IT and business
- Experience with: Statistical forecasting models; Machine learning-based demand forecasting; Demand sensing; ABC/XYZ segmentation; Promotion planning; Scenario planning and simulations; Configuring planning areas, key figures, planning levels, time profiles, forecast models
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
SAP IBPdemand planningstatistical forecasting modelsmachine learning forecastingdemand sensingABC/XYZ segmentationscenario planningdata cleansingforecast error monitoringforecast accuracy metrics
Soft Skills
strong influencing skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationbusiness decision-making