IN_Senior Associate_SAP IBP (Supply Chain)_OC-SAP AITH_Advisory_Bhubaneswar

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Position Summary 

PwC is looking for a dynamic and experienced SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) professional to join our expanding Supply Chain and Operations consulting practice. You will help global clients transform their supply chain planning capabilities, bridging strategy and digital execution. You will design, configure, and implement advanced planning solutions across demand, supply, response, inventory, and S&OP processes. 

• →Client Delivery: Lead the functional design, configuration, and testing of SAP IBP modules (Demand, Supply and Response, Inventory, or S&OP). 

• →Process Transformation: Assess current client supply chain planning maturity and roadmap future-state capabilities aligned with business goals. 

• →Workshop Facilitation: Lead design workshops with client stakeholders to gather requirements and demonstrate standard SAP IBP capabilities. 

• →Cross-functional Integration: Collaborate with technical teams to integrate SAP IBP with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and external non-SAP systems. 

• →Project Management: Manage project workstreams, mentor junior consultants, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. 

• →Business Development: Assist in proposal development, scoping, and value proposition creation for prospective clients. 

*Mandatory skill sets  

• →Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields. 

• →Experience: 

• →5 to 10+ years of overall consulting or industry experience. 

• →Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on configuration and implementation experience specifically in SAP IBP (multiple end-to-end implementations preferred). 

• →Functional Expertise: Deep understanding of sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand sensing/forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning heuristics/optimizer. 

• →Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel-based UI, Web UI configuration, SAP IBP analytics, and CPI-DS (Cloud Platform Integration for Data Services). 

• →Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing communication, problem-solving, and presentation abilities. 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields. 

• Experience: 

• 5 to 10+ years of overall consulting or industry experience. 

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on configuration and implementation experience specifically in SAP IBP (multiple end-to-end implementations preferred). 

• Functional Expertise: Deep understanding of sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand sensing/forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning heuristics/optimizer. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel-based UI, Web UI configuration, SAP IBP analytics, and CPI-DS (Cloud Platform Integration for Data Services). 

• Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing communication, problem-solving, and presentation abilities. 

• 2+ Yrs experience 

• BE/BTech/MBA/MCA/CAs