Business Process Expert – IBP (Plan to Forecast)
Core
Design, govern, and continuously improve end-to-end business processes for the Plan to Forecast value stream, specifically focusing on the integration between SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP (Advanced Planning and Optimization) across Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance.
Role type
Senior Business Process Expert (IBP E2E Planning)
Builds
End-to-end planning operating models, process documentation, and integration touchpoints between SAP S/4 and SAP IBP.
Domain
Consumer Health / Supply Chain Planning / Enterprise Transformation
Required skills
Process design and governance, SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP integration, cross-functional stakeholder management, change management, data object definition, performance management, gap analysis, documentation standards.
Preferred skills
Experience with Enterprise Transformation Programmes, knowledge of demand planning concepts, ability to manage interim operating states.
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
Responsibilities
Partner with SAP IBP APS programmes to align process and data outcomes; define future end-to-end process vision and roadmap; drive integration of E2E Planning and IBP processes across Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance; own the definition of critical integration touchpoints between SAP S/4 and SAP IBP; facilitate workshops to refine process design; document 'to be' processes and evaluate 'as is' processes; lead identification and resolution of process/design gaps; define end-to-end process steps and controls for S/4 ↔ IBP integration; support readiness evaluation and training adoption; manage transition phases and interim operating states; establish reconciliation routines between systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
