SAP SD & IBP Lead Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 10, 2026. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Position Summary
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.
What You’ll Get to Do
Planning & O2C Solution Design and Implementation
- Lead the design and deployment of SAP SD as well as S&OP solutions, translating complex business requirements and translating them into simple, practical and scalable system architectures focused on business results and adoption.
- 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.
Integration & Data Strategy Enablement
- 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.
Planning Transformation & Business Optimization
- 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.
Execution, Governance & Stakeholder Leadership
- 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.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 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)
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.