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.