MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise. We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description
Role: Business Systems Lead – Demand Planning (SAP IBP)
Duration: Contract-to-hire
Location:
Denver, CO (Hybrid) - onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with some flexibility based on project needs
Rate: $60 to $65 per hour
Position Overview:
The Business Systems Lead serves as the connection between business requirements and technology execution within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), with an emphasis on demand planning. This individual will translate key demand planning processes, including statistical forecasting, demand sensing, forecast disaggregation, and demand review activities, into IBP design and configuration requirements. The position also supports multiple phases of the implementation lifecycle, including design workshops, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), issue resolution, cutover planning, and post-go-live support. The organization is preparing for a phased SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) implementation. The first phase will focus on demand planning, followed by a later supply planning phase. This position will support the demand planning workstream. The role is intended as a support and coordination position rather than an implementation leadership role. Responsibilities include assisting with testing activities, collaborating with business users, and supporting implementation efforts. The ideal candidate brings approximately 5 to 10 years of demand planning experience, along with exposure to demand planning system implementations.
Key Priorities:
Direct demand planning experience (most important qualification).Experience implementing a demand planning platform, with SAP IBP strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Professional certifications related to supply chain planning are considered a plus.
Core Responsibilities:
Support SAP IBP activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design workshops, SIT/UAT execution, defect management, solution deployment, cutover activities, and hypercare support.
Translate demand planning processes such as statistical forecasting, demand sensing, forecast disaggregation, and consensus planning into IBP configurations and key figure requirements.
Collaborate closely with demand planners and commercial business stakeholders.
Coordinate testing efforts and assist business users with test preparation and execution.
Deliver training and support for end users and power users.
Assist with troubleshooting production issues and performing root cause analysis.
Participate in data governance, data migration, and integration activities that support the demand planning process.
Required Qualifications5 to 10 years of demand planning experience.
Experience implementing a demand planning solution.
SAP IBP for Demand experience is strongly preferred; experience with SAP APO DP, o9, Blue Yonder/JDA, or Kinaxis is also acceptable.
Knowledge of S&OP and demand-driven planning processes.
Comfortable working in a support and coordination role rather than as a senior implementation lead or architect.
Experience focused on SAP IBP for Demand; extensive SAP ERP experience is not required.
Preferred CertificationsAPICS/ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)APICS/ASCM CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)IBF CPF or ACPF (Certified Professional Forecaster)SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
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