SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect

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• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers., LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support ERP transformation and distribution center enablement initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios. The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities. This is a fully onsite position in Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do

• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization) and integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI)
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing and exception-driven planning workflows
• Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements to evaluate what IBP can deliver via standard configuration and where gaps exist
• Provide clear recommendations including configuration solutions, enhancements, workarounds, and alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist
• Design solutions to support mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints) and fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams to translate business pain points into actionable IBP solutions
• Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to distribution center enablement, ERP rollout phases, and post-go-live enhancements
• Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data models
• Support data readiness including data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization
• Support integration between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems (data lake, reporting tools) to ensure seamless planning flow across Demand, Supply, and Execution
• Lead or support full lifecycle delivery: Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare
• Support UAT, validation, and performance testing
• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices, IT standards, and governance
• Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture

• 5+ years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture
• Hands-on expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning / Response & Supply, and Inventory Optimization
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration)
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments
• Proven ability in business requirement analysis and solution design
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience), * Experience in aftermarket, parts, or distribution-heavy business models
• Experience with multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs
• Exposure to data lake / analytics platforms
• Experience in high-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions)
• Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams

The base range for this contract position is $85 - $110 per hour, depending on experience.