SAP SD & IBP Lead Architect

The SAP SD, and S&OP / IBP Planning Leader is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-wide sales, planning, and demand/supply matching solutions across SAP S/4HANA for SD and MM, and other data and point solution platforms for S&OP and IBP. In this strategic role, you will serve as the bridge between commercial operations and IT, architecting end-to-end solutions that integrate order-to-cash execution with advanced planning capabilities. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, Data and IT leadership, as well as external partners (on-shore and off-shore) to deliver scalable digital solutions that improve service levels, optimize working capital, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and deployment of SAP SD as well as S&OP solutions, translating complex business requirements into simple, practical and scalable system architectures; Configure core Order-to-Cash capabilities including order management, pricing, billing, logistics execution, and credit management; Enable end-to-end planning capabilities across demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP processes; Drive full lifecycle implementations, including solution design, integration testing, data orchestration, and deployment; Ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA SD and other IBP solutions; Design and optimize data flows, integration touchpoints, and master data governance across platforms; Leverage SAP integration technologies (e.g., CPI-DS, SDI) to enable real-time planning and execution alignment; Lead S&OP transformation initiatives toward an integrated, cross-functional IBP framework; Enhance commercial excellence by optimizing order-to-cash performance and customer fulfillment capabilities; Enable scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support executive decision-making and financial optimization; Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, resolving complex functional and technical challenges; Drive adoption of SAP and data-first S&OP best practices and clean core principles across implementations; Provide oversight to system integrators and third-party partners to ensure quality delivery and alignment with business objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; 8+ years of progressive experience in SAP SD and a variety of S&OP and IBP solutions; Proven track record of leading at least 2 full-lifecycle SAP implementations across SD and IBP; Deep expertise in S&OP/IBP solutions (Demand, S&OP, Response & Supply); Deep expertise in SAP SD (Order Management, Pricing, Billing, Credit, STOs); Strong experience with SAP integration tools (CPI-DS, SAP Integration Suite); Experience in complex manufacturing or distribution environments; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities; Ability to influence across business and executive leadership

Nice to have

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives; Comprehensive benefits and employee value programs; Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement; Exposure to enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives; A culture focused on innovation, performance, and continuous improvement; Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee; PTO and holidays, including floating holidays; Pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses; Training