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# SAP IBP - Order - Based Planning (OBP) Solution Lead

- **Company:** Crackajack LLC
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Unit Testing, SAP ERP, SAP APO, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sap-ibp-solution-lead-santa-clara-ca--3dd2212a-cfd4-49a8-ba19-29110fd1bf01

## About the Role

* 10+ years of SAP experience, with 3-5 full-lifecycle SAP IBP implementations.
 * Deep hands-on expertise in Order-Based Planning (OBP), RTI, harmonized planning areas, and the SAP IBP Excel add-in.
 * Proven integration experience with Advanced ATP (aATP) and Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS).
 * Strong end-to-end supply chain planning acumen (S&OP, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization).
 * SAP IBP or Solution Architect certification preferred.
 * US work authorization required; H-1B transfer considered for exceptionally strong candidates., Acceptance Testing, Architectural Services, Blueprints, Calendar Management, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Production Planning, SAP, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Test Strategy, Unit Test

## Description

* Lead architectural blueprinting for IBP-OBP: planning areas, master data, and key figure design.
 * Design and govern Real-Time Integration (RTI) and CI-DS data flows between SAP IBP and S/4HANA / ECC.
 * Configure and optimize Response Management, Allocation Planning, and tactical supply planning (heuristics / optimizers).
 * Facilitate "Fit-to-Standard" workshops with senior leadership; translate business goals into technical requirements.
 * Define test strategy (Unit, SIT, UAT) and oversee successful cutover to production.


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