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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP IBP Solution Architect - **Company:** Bristlecone, Inc. - **Location:** Anaheim, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Personal Printer Data Stream, SAP APO, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP NetWeaver Data Management, SAP R/3, SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM), SAP Solution Manager, User-Centered Design, SAP S/4HANA, Integration Frameworks, Data Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75424545-sap-ibp-solution-architect ## About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced SAP Solution Architect specializing in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) with a primary focus on Order-Based Planning (OBP). As a key member of our supply chain transformation initiative, you will be responsible for leading solution architecture, end-to-end design, and strategic planning efforts across planning systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in IBP OBP, other modules of IBP such as IBP Demand Planning, IBP TS Supply Planning and PP/DS, with a strategic understanding of end to end supply chain planning processes., * 12-18+ years of SAP Supply Chain experience, with at least 3 full-cycle implementations as a Solution Architect. * Deep hands-on expertise in: * SAP IBP - Order-Based Planning (OBP) and other modules of IBP * SAP PP/DS (preferably in S/4HANA) * Proven experience in: * End-to-end process design for manufacturing, order pegging, constraint-based planning. * OBP/PPDS integration with S/4HANA/ECC (ATP, GATP, inventory, production). * Familiarity with SAP data models and integration frameworks (CIF, PDS, BOMs, resources, etc.). * Experience defining architecture standards and frameworks in global programs. * Excellent stakeholder communication, with the ability to influence C-level and operational stakeholders. Nice to Have: * Experience with: * SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting/visualization * Exposure to multi-country / regional rollouts * Spanish language skills (preferred but not required) * SAP Certifications in IBP and/or PP/DS ## Description Solution Architecture & Design: * Own the end-to-end architecture for SAP IBP (with OBP focus) and PP/DS. * Design scalable and integrated planning solutions aligned with business strategy. * Define and validate planning architecture roadmap, including OBP-PP/DS integration and master data models. Project Leadership: * Drive process discussions with business stake holders. * Act as the planning SME and solution owner during project blueprinting, design, build, and deployment. * Lead architecture workshops, feasibility assessments, and solution definition sessions with business and IT leaders. * Review and approve functional and technical design documents for OBP and PP/DS solutions. Integration & Governance: * Oversee seamless integration between SAP IBP (OBP) and S/4HANA or ECC systems. * Provide guidance on CIF configuration, supply chain model design, planning operators, heuristics, and response strategies. * Ensure planning logic aligns with manufacturing constraints, pegging, and ATP strategies. Advisory & Best Practices: * Advise business stakeholders on SAP best practices in supply chain planning and scheduling. * Drive standardization and reuse of architecture frameworks across regions and business units. 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