SAP IBP Consultant

Role Proficiency:

• Develop applications in the assigned area of responsibility on ERP/CRM systems with minimal guidance from a Lead Developer.
• Outcomes:
• Collaborate with the project team to develop, unit test, and document small and medium-complex level programs as needed.
• Adhere to best practices set by project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Code, debug, test, and document while communicating product/component/feature details during development.
• Optimize efficiency, cost, and quality through process improvements and agile delivery models.
• Continuously learn technology, business domain, and system domain individually and as guided.
• Define/review technical requirements based on user stories.
• Mentor new team members.
• Contribute to ERP/CRM Practice activities such as content creation for case studies, reusability, internal seminars, knowledge sharing sessions, hackathons, etc.
• Identify problem patterns and enhance technical design.
• Suggest appropriate technical options for development such as reusing, improving, or reconfiguring existing components.
• Set goals in NorthStar, measure progress, and update regularly.
• Measures of Outcomes:
• Completion of applicable technical/domain certifications.
• Adherence to coding standards set by ERP/CRM Practice.
• Completion of mandatory training programs.
• Reduction in recurrence of known defects.
• Quick resolution of production bugs.
• Reduced number of post-delivery defects.
• SLA adherence for support tasks.
• High resource billability throughout the year.
• Positive feedback from managers or leads.
• Successful implementation of small requirements.
• Outputs Expected:
• Requirement Understanding:Comprehend user stories and project requirements.
• Estimation:
• Estimate time, effort, and resource dependencies for self and others, including modules.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies.
• Design:
• Understand design/low-level design (LLD) and map it to requirements/user stories.
• Configuration and Coding:
• Adhere to coding standards and follow ERP/CRM best practices.
• Develop code independently.
• Testing:
• Create unit test plans and perform unit testing with 95%+ test class coverage.
• Code Review:
• Participate in code reviews with Tech Lead and interact with clients for technical discussions under supervision.
• Defect Management:
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and mitigation for defects.
• Project Management:
• Manage module-level activities.
• Documentation:
• Create and review documentation for development and deployment activities.
• Analysis:
• Perform required analyses as directed by the supervisor.
• Status Reporting:
• Report task statuses and comply with project-related reporting standards.
• Knowledge Management:
• Contribute to project-related knowledge repositories.
• Release Management:
• Follow the release process.
• Domain Relevance:
• Develop features/components with a clear understanding of the addressed business problems.
• Client Interactions:
• Engage with customers and articulate their inputs effectively.
• Mentoring:
• Mentor junior developers on the team.

Skill Examples:

• Debugging and RCA for defects reported by testing teams.
• Explaining and communicating design/development to customers.
• Developing features/components as per user stories/requirements.
• Performing and evaluating test results against product specifications.
• Developing user interfaces, business software components, and embedded software components.
• Managing cohesion and quality.
• Estimating effort and time for tasks.
• Collaborating effectively in team environments.
• Researching and resolving production system issues.
• Advising on best practices and approaches.
• Managing configuration tasks like sandbox refresh activities.
• Preparing test data and steps for testing.

Knowledge Examples:

• Understanding ERP/CRM cloud platform features and automations.
• Thorough knowledge of coding best practices and constraints.
• Experience with data loading tools.
• Deployment and resolution of deployment errors.
• Knowledge of Agile methods (Scrum and Kanban).
• Mandatory Skills:
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Planning
• SAP IBP Implementation
• Supply Network Planning
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Experience:
• 4 to 6 years of experience with SAP IBP implementation across various modules, including S&OP and Demand.
• Domain experience in planning (1-2 years).
• Strong configuration skills in the latest SAP IBP versions.
• Integration experience with S/4 HANA, ECC, and BW systems.
• Expertise in IBP Demand Management and Planning Area concepts.
• Understanding of Cloud Integration Platform.
• Experience managing small teams (3-4 members).
• Professional Attributes:
• Effective communication (written and verbal).
• Strong client-handling skills.
• Availability for night shifts or flexibility for extended hours (up to 2 AM IST).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in a globally distributed environment.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.