About the role

SAP IBP Solution Architect responsible for delivering solutions for life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. Leading design and implementation of SAP IBP solutions with experienced teams.

Responsibilities

**What You’ll Do**
As an SAP IBP Solution Architect - Principal at Clarkston you will:
Act as a leader and design, architect, and deploy SAP solutions within the SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) area
Facilitate business process reviews to gather expected business outcomes and functional requirements and document end-to-end processes and business requirements
Design, develop, and configure SAP IBP functions to meet client business requirements including integration points with other modules
Identify new opportunities to improve clients' competitive advantage, leveraging similar industry experiences and leading practices
Articulate opinions and advice regarding industry trends and issues and their impact on clients
Lead and guide consultants as well as client personnel implementing SAP IBP
Lead analysis and design session to create requirements to develop client solutions
Manage and oversee the design and development of customized reports
Provide general technical support for our clients and conduct training as required
Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals
**How You’ll Grow**
Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:
Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

*What We’re Looking For:*
At least eight (8) years of experience and deep expertise in SAP IBP with at least three (3) full-life cycle projects
Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain/S&OP/IBP business processes
Expertise in SAP solution design and development
Team-lead experience
Flexibility and adaptability - our Principals work on everything from design to hands-on configuration and can stretch into new roles
Thorough client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing engagements and project plans/tasks
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present and write at publication-quality level to communicate findings and recommendations
4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
**Travel Requirement****Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

**Our benefits include:* *
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
401k with company contributions
Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
Life and Disability Insurance
Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more
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**Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.