Senior Solution Lead, SAP IBP Cloud

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Senior Solution Lead for its SAP IBP Cloud solution in Gurugram, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role develops solution design and build for integrated systems within the SAP IBP Cloud area, partnering with Business Analysts and Technical Analysts to define requirements, architecture and high-level designs, then validates technical documents and configurations so that solutions meet the architected design.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration and deployment of SAP IBP solutions, delivering integrated end-to-end planning across the enterprise.
• Act as functional and technical subject matter expert for SAP IBP, covering solution design, build, testing, implementation, training and global template development.
• Drive SAP IBP initiatives in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, IBP Time Series, MRP and spare parts planning.
• Ensure delivery follows SDLC standards, processes and best practices.
• Review and govern business process documentation, functional and technical specifications, test strategies and go-live readiness plans.
• Collaborate with global ERP teams, business stakeholders, IT partners, infrastructure and deployment teams, as well as solution providers, architects and key users.
• Optimize planning processes and system performance, including support for quarterly SAP IBP releases and enhancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or a related field; Master's degree (MBA, MIS or equivalent) preferred.
• 10-13 years of experience delivering SAP full lifecycle implementations with a proven track record of successful projects.
• Expertise in SAP IBP Cloud and its roadmap, including IBP Demand, Supply Planning, Response (Allocation) and other modules, with 2-3 full-cycle implementations of IBP Response, including Configure-To-Order and Make-To-Stock strategies.
• Experience integrating SAP with SAP and non-SAP systems such as Ariba, ECC, Oracle, PRMS and MFG Pro.
• Experience in global, cross-functional, matrixed organizations, ideally in medical device, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries.

Required skills

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP IBP and/or SAP APO, including end-to-end planning and supply chain integration.
• Configuration, business process design and integration of SAP IBP with procurement, inventory, sales and related functions.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile and SDLC practices.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business solutions.