IT Manager - SAP IBP & Production Scheduling

Job Summary:

• Location: Atlanta GA, USA
• Experience:1 year
• Job Type: Permanent

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Strong leadership experience in SAP IBP and SAP ePP/DS within S/4 HANA
• Expertise in Supply, Demand, Inventory Planning, and Production Scheduling
• Experience managing SAP implementations and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in SAP configuration, integration, and change management
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and business teams
• Knowledge of Agile/SDLC methodologies and experience in manufacturing or building products industries

Job Description:

Thinking Minds Inc.'s client is seeking an experienced SAP IBP & Production Scheduling Manager to lead the transformation of supply chain and operations planning processes within SAP S/4 HANA. This role involves working with order management, supply chain, and operations teams to optimize IBP, production scheduling, and planning systems for efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP IBP & Production Scheduling Initiatives: Act as the primary contact for Plan-to-Make, IBP leadership, and Production Scheduling teams, ensuring alignment between business needs and IT capabilities.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a functional SAP team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business and IT teams to define strategy, prioritize requirements, and deliver solutions that support operations, order fulfillment, and customer experience.
• SAP System Implementation & Support: Oversee the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP IBP and ePP/DS solutions within S/4 HANA.
• Integration & Process Optimization: Ensure smooth integration with order-to-cash, production planning, and scheduling processes, while driving best practices for data management and analytics.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management: Provide expertise in SAP methodologies, support technology decisions, and manage system enhancements for long-term business value.
• Technical Leadership: Guide system architecture, interface management, middleware integration, and cross-functional system dependencies.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Conduct cost-benefit analysis, impact assessments, and deployment planning to ensure successful SAP implementation and operational efficiency.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading two or more SAP implementations with a focus on IBP and ePP/DS
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Supply Chain Optimization, and Production Planning
• Experience with custom heuristics and Advanced ATP (Available to Promise)
• Background in manufacturing, building products, or supply chain industries
• Familiarity with Agile, SDLC methodologies, and best practices for ERP deployment

This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving business transformation through SAP technology while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

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