What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP IBP + CPI-DS Lead position at Thinking Minds Inc.?
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Summary
Location: Southeast Texas (Hybrid; onsite once a week)
Experience: Minimum 8 years (with at least 4 years in SAP IBP)
Job Type: Contract, 3 to 6 months
Ideal Candidate Should Have
8 years of SAP experience, including 4 years with SAP IBP (multiple modules)
Strong hands-on expertise with CPI-DS for data integration and ETL
Functional knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP
Prior experience leading IBP implementations or workstreams
Proficiency with SAP IBP Excel add-in and real-time planning
Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Ability to mentor junior consultants and guide cross-functional teams
Bonus: Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud, CPI-PI, or multi-country rollouts
Job Description
Thinking Minds' client is seeking a Senior SAP IBP Consultant / Lead with deep expertise in CPI-DS to support end-to-end supply chain planning initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical SAP IBP knowledge with leadership capabilities and a strategic mindset.
As a key member of the project team, you will lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP IBP modules including Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, and Response & Supply. A strong emphasis will be placed on data integration using CPI-DS, where you will be responsible for defining integration strategy and building scalable data flows between SAP and non-SAP systems.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust and scalable planning solutions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing planning area design, key figure modeling, master data configuration, and ensuring system performance through governance and optimization.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing SAP IBP modules aligned with supply chain needs
Developing and managing CPI-DS integrations and ETL processes
Providing architectural input and enforcing IBP best practices
Leading small teams of consultants, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring junior staff
Supporting project managers to ensure successful, on-time delivery
Conducting client workshops and delivering user training sessions
Keeping abreast of SAP innovations and advising on upgrade paths or enhancements
Preferred candidates may also have exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), knowledge of CPI-PI, and experience with global template rollouts. SAP certifications in IBP or CPI-DS are a plus.
This is a hybrid role based in Southeast Texas, requiring weekly onsite presence. Duration is 3 to 6 months with a focus on delivering strategic value in a short timeframe.
Location: Southeast Texas (Hybrid; onsite once a week)
Experience: Minimum 8 years (with at least 4 years in SAP IBP)
Job Type: Contract, 3 to 6 months
Ideal Candidate Should Have
8 years of SAP experience, including 4 years with SAP IBP (multiple modules)
Strong hands-on expertise with CPI-DS for data integration and ETL
Functional knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP
Prior experience leading IBP implementations or workstreams
Proficiency with SAP IBP Excel add-in and real-time planning
Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Ability to mentor junior consultants and guide cross-functional teams
Bonus: Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud, CPI-PI, or multi-country rollouts
Job Description
Thinking Minds' client is seeking a Senior SAP IBP Consultant / Lead with deep expertise in CPI-DS to support end-to-end supply chain planning initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical SAP IBP knowledge with leadership capabilities and a strategic mindset.
As a key member of the project team, you will lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP IBP modules including Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, and Response & Supply. A strong emphasis will be placed on data integration using CPI-DS, where you will be responsible for defining integration strategy and building scalable data flows between SAP and non-SAP systems.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust and scalable planning solutions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing planning area design, key figure modeling, master data configuration, and ensuring system performance through governance and optimization.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing SAP IBP modules aligned with supply chain needs
Developing and managing CPI-DS integrations and ETL processes
Providing architectural input and enforcing IBP best practices
Leading small teams of consultants, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring junior staff
Supporting project managers to ensure successful, on-time delivery
Conducting client workshops and delivering user training sessions
Keeping abreast of SAP innovations and advising on upgrade paths or enhancements
Preferred candidates may also have exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), knowledge of CPI-PI, and experience with global template rollouts. SAP certifications in IBP or CPI-DS are a plus.
This is a hybrid role based in Southeast Texas, requiring weekly onsite presence. Duration is 3 to 6 months with a focus on delivering strategic value in a short timeframe.
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