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Description
Role : Senior Solution Architect o9 IBP (SME)
Location : Remote
Experience Required : 8+ Years
Client : Birlasoft
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced o9 IBP Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining tenant architecture, translating business requirements into scalable solutions, and driving end-to-end implementation across supply chain planning processes.
This role requires a strong techno-functional expert with hands-on experience in o9 IBP and the ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, and own the o9 IBP tenant architecture, including data models, hierarchies, integrations, and security frameworks
- Translate complex business requirements into functional and technical o9 IBP configurations
- Configure and enable key IBP processes including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Product Review
- Drive forecasting, scenario planning, and consensus-based planning workflows
- Review solution designs and ensure alignment with business objectives, scalability, and performance standards
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and performance bottlenecks
- Lead the complete implementation lifecycle including Blueprinting, Build, UAT, and Deployment
- Establish and enforce architecture governance, standards, and best practices
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams
- Act as the primary SME and point of contact for IBP architecture-related discussions with stakeholders
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, IBP, or Advanced Planning Systems
- Proven hands-on experience with o9 IBP platform, including at least one end-to-end implementation
Strong Expertise
- IBP Tenant Architecture and Solution Design
- Data modeling, hierarchies, measures, and planning BOMs
- Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning processes
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise implementations
Strong Understanding
- Forecasting techniques and scenario planning
- Performance optimization and handling large datasets
- Security roles, access controls, and governance
- Ability to work in a techno-functional role, bridging business and IT teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Good To Have
- Experience with other planning tools such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder
- Exposure to complex, global supply chain environments
- Prior experience in consulting or client-facing roles
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IBP transformations
- Exposure to enterprise-scale supply chain solutions
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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