Location: Remote with potential travel to San Jose
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $68/hr
Duration: Until July 31 (potential extension)
Experience: 15+ years, SAP IBP
Job Description & Details
"The demand for advanced supply chain planning has surged as companies seek real\u2011time visibility and agility. SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) sits at the heart of this transformation, making expert consultants highly sought after. This contract role offers the chance to apply 15+ years of IBP expertise while enjoying remote flexibility and occasional travel to San\u202fJose.\n\n# Job Summary\nWe are looking for a seasoned SAP IBP Consultant to lead order\u2011based and period\u2011based planning initiatives, drive integration projects (RTI and CI\u2011DS), and ensure seamless data flow across the client\u2019s supply chain ecosystem. The role is contract\u2011based, remote\u2011first, with occasional travel to San Jose, and runs through July\u202f31 with possible extension.\n\n# Top 3 Critical Skills Table\n| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |\n|-------|-------------------|---------------|\n| SAP IBP (order\u2011based & period\u2011based planning) | Core platform for demand & supply planning; drives client ROI | Senior |\n| Integration (RTI & CI\u2011DS) | Enables seamless data flow between ERP and IBP; essential for accurate forecasts | Senior |\n| End\u2011to\u2011end supply chain analytics | Provides actionable insights; supports strategic decision\u2011making | Senior |\n\n# Interview Preparation\n1. **Explain the difference between order\u2011based and period\u2011based planning in SAP IBP.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Understanding of planning horizons, data granularity, and use\u2011cases for each method.\n2. **Describe how Real\u2011Time Integration (RTI) works with SAP IBP and what challenges you might face.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Knowledge of middleware, latency issues, and error\u2011handling strategies.\n3. **Walk us through a CI\u2011DS (Core Interface \u2013 Data Services) implementation you have led.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* End\u2011to\u2011end experience, data mapping, and validation techniques.\n4. **How do you ensure data consistency when integrating SAP ECC or S/4HANA with IBP?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Mastery of data replication, delta handling, and master data governance.\n5. **What steps would you take to prepare for a background check for a client\u2011facing project?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Awareness of compliance, documentation, and professional integrity.\n\n# Resume Optimization\n- SAP IBP\n- Order\u2011based planning\n- Period\u2011based planning\n- Real\u2011Time Integration (RTI)\n- CI\u2011DS integration\n- Supply chain analytics\n- Remote consulting\n- Contract engagements\n- Background check compliance\n- San Jose travel availability\n\n# Application Strategy\nWhen reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email greeting, attach your updated resume, and clearly highlight your top skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as SAP IBP order\u2011based planning, RTI integration, and CI\u2011DS data services, and reference specific projects where you applied these capabilities.\n\n# Career Roadmap\n| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |\n|--------------|-------------------|------------|---------------|\n| SAP IBP Consultant | 15+ years in IBP implementations | End\u2011to\u2011end planning & integration | Senior SAP IBP Consultant |\n| Senior SAP IBP Consultant | 5\u20117 years leading large\u2011scale IBP projects | Strategy, governance, complex integrations | SAP IBP Lead |\n| SAP IBP Lead | 3\u20115 years managing teams & portfolios | Portfolio management, client partnership | IBP Practice Manager |\n| IBP Practice Manager | 5+ years overseeing practice growth | Business development, thought leadership | Director of Supply Chain Solutions |\n"