Sap – Supply Chain Planning - Ibp, Ppds, Manager, Consulting, Location OPEN

The opportunity 

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions. 

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP IBP Response & Supply and PP/DS (PPDS) solutions, including time-series and order-based planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IBP with S/4HANA, ECC, and legacy APO landscapes.

• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives. 

• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure. 

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service. Ability to lead global teams, lead design & testing sessions, and work with other dependent teams.

• Ability to architect and deliver supply chain solutions across technology landscape.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP IBP modules, specifically Response & Supply and PP/DS (PPDS), including planning heuristics and optimizer configuration.
• Ability to translate complex supply chain planning requirements into scalable IBP and PPDS solutions.
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems
• Modify policies and establish procedures within the scope of work
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and criteria for obtaining results
• Possess a functional understanding of system development lifecycle and technology business architecture frameworks

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of combined experience working with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS).
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting experience.
• 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 at least three full cycle implementations of your core module.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of a leader. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. They thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients.