ERP IBP Consultant

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an
industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our
leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new
ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities,
and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible
125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our
culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and
inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together,
we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and
a better world. More about the role Key Areas of Responsibility Support Supply
Chain Business Process Owners, key users and project teams in maintaining SAP
IBP solutions aligned to the global template and deploying the global S/4 HANA
implementation on a local level. Support and enhance SAP IBP planning
capabilities across Demand Planning, Supply planning (as well time series (TS)
as order based Planning (OBP)), Inventory Optimization and S&OP. Provide
end-to-end functional support in an AMS environment including incident
management, service requests, defect resolution and root cause analysis in line
with agreed service levels. Monitor and manage planning jobs, batch processes
and system integrations with ECC / S/4HANA and BW / BI, ensuring stable and
consistent planning operations. Support critical business planning cycles and
ensure timely resolution of issues impacting global operations. Support planning
processes with strong integration across ERP, Manufacturing, Warehousing,
EIM/BW, Basis and Integration domains. Provide user support, functional guidance
and knowledge sharing to enable consistent adoption and operational
effectiveness. Support legacy integration and transition scenarios leveraging
knowledge of SAP APO SNP where applicable Critical Experiences and Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science,
Information Technology or a related field. Hands-on experience in SAP IBP
support with strong functional expertise in Demand Planning (DP), Supply
Planning (OBP/TS) and Inventory Optimization. Strong understanding of IBP
integrations with ECC / S/4HANA, BW / BI and data integration tools (eg. CI-DS,
CI, SDI, RTI) Experience working in a global application maintenance support or
production support environment including stakeholder management and
cross-functional collaboration. Experience in system enhancements, incident
resolution, problem management, testing and delivery of supportable business
solutions. Experience supporting critical planning operations and business
process continuity. SAP APO knowledge and SAP IBP certifications are an
advantage. Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management
skills. Understanding of IT delivery methodologies and service management
frameworks. Grading Differentiators Good knowledge of SAP IBP functional
processes and incident management practices. Operates independently within
assigned functional scope and delivers with limited supervision. Able to resolve
moderately complex functional issues across integrated planning processes.
Contributes effectively to support, enhancement and continuous improvement
initiatives Everything we’ll do for you You can grow a lasting career here.
We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and
progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the
way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+
people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity,
innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present
in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where
every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Come join
us, and together we can light up the future. We are Signify, the new company
name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock
the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.
We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our
learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the
undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global
team. #WeAreSignify #SignifyLife Privacy Notice for the Recruitment Process
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