Lead - SAP- at Bristlecone in Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Lead SAP IBP specialist to design, implement, and support Supply Planning and Order-Based Planning solutions integrated with S/4HANA/ECC.

Bristlecone India Limited is seeking an experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Lead for its SAP Planning – Delivery team. The role involves end‑to‑end ownership of supply planning and order‑based planning (OBP) initiatives, from solution design and configuration to deployment, testing, and post‑go‑live support, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure SAP IBP Supply Planning and OBP models aligned with business requirements.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation projects, including blueprinting, development, testing, and rollout.
• Integrate IBP solutions with SAP S/4HANA/ECC and other enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain master data, demand, and supply planning processes within IBP.
• Provide technical and functional support to resolve production issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define planning strategies and KPIs.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for business users and junior consultants.
• Create and maintain documentation, including solution design, configuration guides, and SOPs.
• Stay current with SAP IBP roadmap, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP IBP, with at least 5 years in a lead or architect role.
• Deep expertise in Supply Planning and Order‑Based Planning (OBP) concepts.
• Hands‑on experience integrating IBP with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC.
• Proven track record of delivering full‑life‑cycle IBP implementations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• SAP IBP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – IBP) preferred.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of consultants/analysts.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

About the Company

ABOUT US:

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.