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Functional Architect – SAP IBP
What you’ll do
For Functional Architect – SAP IBP role, the successful candidate has background in SAP implementation within the Supply Chain Planning space, including three years with SAP IBP. They possess deep knowledge and functional configuration expertise in SAP IBP Demand Planning and Sales & Operations Planning modules, along with technical proficiency in SAP Cloud Integration-Data Services (CI-DS). Strong understanding of supply chain processes, S4 HANA implementation experience, and ability to work in an Agile environment make them adept at synthesizing business requirements and providing analytical support across various tech stack areas. Preferred qualifications include SAP IBP Certification and the ability to read and write ABAP code for data extracts and APO functionality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead SAP IBP Implementation Projects: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of SAP IBP solutions, including Demand Planning and Sales & Operations Planning modules, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
- Functional Configuration and Design: Perform functional configuration and design tasks for SAP IBP modules, leveraging deep knowledge and experience to optimize supply chain planning processes.
- Technical Integration and Support: Utilize SAP Cloud Integration-Data Services (CI-DS) for data integration and support, ensuring seamless connectivity between SAP IBP and other systems within the tech stack.
- Agile Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work within an Agile environment, actively participating in team meetings, sharing achievements and lessons learned, and assisting teammates to achieve success and enhance collective knowledge.
- Business Requirement Analysis and Communication: Communicate effectively with business representatives to synthesize and translate business requirements into functional specifications, ensuring that solutions meet organizational needs.
- Analytical Problem Solving and Support: Apply high analytical skills to support various areas of the tech stack, including batch job support, HANA view changes, debugging, and analysis of support issues, ensuring smooth operation and continuous improvement of SAP IBP solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Language Level: Advanced English
- Background in SAP implementation experience in the Supply Chain Planning space or equivalent including implementing IBP.
- Deep knowledge and business process experience with SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) solutions
- Functional configuration and design experience with SAP IBP, specifically experience with these modules - SAP IBP Demand Planning and SAP IBP Sales & Operations Planning
- Technical and practical knowledge of using SAP Cloud Integration-Data Services (CI-DS).
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.
- S4 HANA implementation experience
- Background working in an Agile work environment which includes sharing achievements and lessons learned along with helping teammates achieve success and share knowledge.
- Ability to communicate and synthesize business requirements with representatives from the Business
- High analytical skills allowing work across several areas of our tech stack (batch job support, Hana view changes and support, debugging and analysis of support issues)
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP IBP Certification is preferred
- Ability to read ABAP code and preferably able to write ABAP as needed for data extracts and current APO functionality
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of SAP Sequencing process and setup
Please, upload your resume in English.
Why Cognizant?
A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
A highly competitive benefits and salary package.
Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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