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SAP IBP + OBP Architect

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Job Summary

Serve as a functional architect specializing in SAP Integrated Business Planning and Generative AI for life sciences clients designing scalable planning solutions across demand inventory and sales and operations planning processes. Apply deep domain expertise to optimize supply chain outcomes enable data driven decisions and help deliver safer and more reliable products to patients in a hybrid working model.


Responsibilities

  • Design and validate end to end SAP Integrated Business Planning solutions that align business goals with best practice processes across demand planning inventory optimization and sales and operations planning for life sciences clients in a hybrid work environment.
  • Analyze existing planning processes and system landscapes to identify improvement opportunities in forecast accuracy inventory turns and service levels while ensuring compliance with stringent life sciences regulations.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate complex planning requirements into detailed SAP Integrated Business Planning functional designs that can be reliably implemented and supported.
  • Configure SAP Integrated Business Planning demand planning capabilities to support statistical forecasting promotional planning and new product introduction scenarios specific to pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains.
  • Configure SAP Integrated Business Planning inventory models to balance stock availability safety targets and working capital objectives while accounting for shelf life constraints and regulatory batch controls.
  • Implement SAP Integrated Business Planning sales and operations planning scenarios that integrate supply demand and financial perspectives to support executive decision making and scenario simulation.
  • Apply Generative AI techniques to enhance planning processes by enabling intelligent forecast insights automated scenario narratives and advanced exception identification across large data sets.
  • Work closely with data integration and analytics teams to ensure that master data transactional data and external signals flow consistently into SAP Integrated Business Planning and Generative AI models.
  • Conduct functional testing user acceptance support and defect resolution to ensure that implemented solutions meet quality standards and deliver measurable business value within agreed timelines.
  • Create clear documentation including process flows configuration rationales and functional specifications to support ongoing maintenance audits and future enhancements in the planning landscape.
  • Deliver focused user enablement sessions and functional guidance to planners and supply chain professionals so that new capabilities are adopted smoothly and used effectively in day to day operations.
  • Partner with manufacturing and supply chain domain experts when relevant to design integrated planning scenarios that connect shop floor realities with strategic and tactical planning horizons.
  • Monitor solution performance through defined metrics and continuously refine functional designs and Generative AI use cases to improve planning accuracy cycle times and collaboration outcomes.


Qualifications

  • Possess extensive experience as a functional architect working hands on with SAP Integrated Business Planning demand inventory and sales and operations planning functionalities for complex global organizations.
  • Demonstrate strong practical exposure to Generative AI concepts and tools applied to planning analytics or decision support including experience framing business problems that benefit from Generative AI based solutions.
  • Bring substantial domain experience in life sciences processes such as clinical and commercial supply planning product lifecycle constraints and compliance aware distribution models.
  • Show working knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain planning principles including capacity considerations lead time management and multi site distribution when designing planning scenarios.
  • Exhibit proven capability in conducting requirement workshops documenting functional specifications and guiding configuration choices that balance best practice with client specific needs.
  • Display strong communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with planners quality specialists regulatory teams and information technology partners in a hybrid setting.
  • Maintain familiarity with contemporary planning analytics key performance indicators and data quality practices to ensure that SAP Integrated Business Planning solutions remain robust scalable and business focused.


Certifications Required

SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Integrated Business Planning any recognized Generative AI or machine learning certification

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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