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# Lead Business Consultant - SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

- **Company:** Emergere Technologies
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** SAP APO, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b67b6f79-5427-4acb-84bd-0ab5dff8f6e3

## About the Role

Domain Expertise 10+ years in Supply Chain Management with a focus on Process Industries (Energy, Downstream Oil & Gas, or Petrochemicals).

SAP IBP Mastery Deep functional understanding of SAP IBP modules: IBP for Sales & Operations, Demand, Response & Supply, and Control Tower.

Consulting Leadership Proven track record of leading business discovery workshops, executive advisory engagements, and functional scope definition.

Process Alignment Expertise in bridging SCM business processes (APICS/SCOR frameworks) with SAP standard enterprise solutions.

Key Success Metrics

Stakeholder Buy-In: Successful sign-off on the IBP Target Operating Model and Strategy Document by executive business leaders.

Scope Definition: Clear, actionable project charter and functional architecture for subsequent execution phases.

Value Realization: Alignment of SAP IBP capability enablement to specific, measurable supply chain KPI improvements (e.g., inventory optimization, schedule adherence, demand accuracy).

## Description

We are seeking a senior, client-facing SAP IBP Lead Business Consultant to drive the strategy, business architecture, and supply chain transformation roadmap for a flagship Fortune 5 energy account.

This role requires a blend of deep domain expertise in process industry supply chains (Oil & Gas / Chemicals) and hands-on functional mastery of the SAP IBP suite. You will act as the trusted advisor to business stakeholders-translating complex operational challenges into a strategic SAP IBP target operating model.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Business Engagement & Strategy: Lead design thinking workshops with executive and operational stakeholders to assess the current supply chain "lay of the land," identify friction points, and articulate business value.

Target Operating Model Design: Define end-to-end business process flows across S&OP/IBP, Demand Management, Supply & Response, and Control Tower.

Architecture & Capability Mapping: Translate business requirements into SAP IBP functional architecture, aligning client processes with standard SAP IBP best practices and industry reference models.

Strategic Roadmap Development: Draft a phased implementation roadmap, including capability maturity assessments, change management considerations, and ROI estimates.