Associate Consultant – SAP IBP Inventory Optimization

About the role

As an Associate Consultant you will join Bristlecone’s SAP IBP practice, working directly with clients to design and implement SAP IBP Inventory Optimization solutions that improve supply‑chain efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse client business processes and gather requirements for inventory optimization.
• Design, configure and test SAP IBP Inventory Optimization models aligned with best practices.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate solution functionality.
• Provide post‑implementation support, troubleshoot issues and ensure solution stability.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet delivery timelines and client expectations.
• Document design specifications, test plans and user manuals.
• Participate in pre‑sales activities and contribute to proposal development.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge on SAP IBP advancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience implementing SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning and inventory optimization concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements.

Required skills

• SAP IBP (demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization).
• SAP ABAP (advantage).
• SQL and general database concepts.