SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - PPDS - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

Our goal is to give clients a unique business perspective on how SAP technology can enhance their operations. By leveraging EY’s expertise in SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and SuccessFactors, we assist clients in enhancing performance and increasing productivity.

The opportunity

We are seeking an SAP IBP professional to join our Technology Consulting team and contribute to complex supply chain transformation engagements. In this role, you will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to design and implement SAP-enabled planning solutions that improve business performance. You will gain exposure to end-to-end delivery, strengthen your functional and technical expertise, and grow your ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

As a Senior in Technology Business Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Design, configure, test, and deploy SAP IBP Response & Supply and PP/DS (PPDS) solutions, including time-series and order-based planning capabilities.
• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs
• Identifying opportunities for service expansion and contributing to sales through RFP responses
• Expect to travel regularly and lead project streams while actively engaging with clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP IBP and PP/DS with S/4HANA, ECC, and legacy APO environments.
• Provide design insights and lead the build, testing, and deployment of supply chain solutions across various technology landscapes
• Exhibit hands-on technical capabilities in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tool and demonstrated strong business acumen of demand planning or supply planning capabilities. Show a continuous willingness to learn and adapt to new knowledge.
• Facilitate client workshops, requirements sessions, and design discussions to help drive solution alignment and adoption.
• Consistently deliver high-quality client services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as change management, and provide relevant inputs as part of larger transformation engagements.
• Show curiosity and initiative in developing client sector knowledge to help co-create EY industry solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

On your typical engagement, you will collaborate with EY workstream leads, assisting them during the exploration and design phases to capture business requirements and propose technology designs. Following the design phase, you will lead in the build, testing and deployment phases with minimal oversight. You will be expected to engage in horizontal collaboration with cross-functional teams and will also have the opportunity to coach and develop teams vertically.

To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:

• Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies.
• Ability to execute SAP IBP and PP/DS solution activities across design, build, test, and deployment phases, supporting alignment with demand, supply, production, and S&OP planning processes.
• Hands-on experience configuring SAP IBP Response & Supply and PP/DS, including planning heuristics, scheduling strategies, optimizer functionality, and order-based planning processes.
• Strong capability to translate supply chain requirements into scalable SAP IBP solutions using standard functionality and leading practices.
• Experience contributing to solution design discussions with cross-functional stakeholders (planning, finance, operations) and validating business requirements.
• Solid functional knowledge of demand and/or supply planning, including planning KPIs, data models, and integration touchpoints.
• Understanding of integration between SAP IBP, PP/DS, S/4HANA, ECC, and legacy APO environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global delivery teams to support configuration, testing, and defect resolution.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, accountability, and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) experience, including configuration experience in one or more areas such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, or Response & Supply, Production Planning, or Detailed Scheduling.
• Experience supporting at least one end-to-end IBP or PP/DS implementation, transformation or major enhancement cycle.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, including forecasting, supply planning, inventory, and S&OP.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional designs and working closely with technical teams to deliver SAP IBP and PP/DS solutions.
• Functional knowledge of SAP IBP Response & Supply and/or PP/DS, including planning heuristics, scheduling concepts, capacity planning, and optimizer capabilities.
• Strong client communication skills with experience facilitating design or testing sessions.
• Proven ability to manage deliverables independently and contribute to workstream execution.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Prior consulting experience in supply chain planning transformations.
• SAP certifications in relevant areas such as IBP for Supply Chain (e.g., Response & Supply), S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), or Integrated Business Planning for Demand and Supply.
• Experience with integrations to SAP S/4HANA (e.g., CIF, SDI, RTI) and data modeling concepts in IBP.
• Experience with planning analytics, dashboards, and scenario modeling in IBP.

What we look for

We seek individuals who demonstrate leadership, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making an impact. Top performers in our team are those who show a relentless drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• The salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $122,900 to $204,900
  • Bay Area California offices – $128,100 to $213,400
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $102,500 to $187,900
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                          

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