Corporate – SAP IBP Application SpecialistOur client is a global packaging company with growing operations in Europe, including Germany, UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic. As a result of their great expansion, they are currently looking for a SAP IBP Application Specialist to join the European team.About The RoleThe SAP IBP application specialist oversees support across sites in the EMEA region and ensures consistent improvements of existing target system(s), including the implementation of new functionality.Key Job Accountabilities:SAP IBP Template's maintenance and evolutionsProvide support, up to L3, for corrections to issues raised by Helpdesk or Demand Managers.Schedule and monitor periodic jobs in the planning and forecast cycle.Manage SAP IBP quarterly upgrades.Evaluate new features of SAP IBP tools to advise Business Operations.Ensure solutions are implemented on time and within budget.Contribute to document process map and roll-out kit.Conduct key user training.Process key-user requests or issues following the internal governance process.Create transport requests in development and follow issues until closure.Animate information sharing across sites to leverage SAP IBP usage.Ensure project methodology is understood and applied.Continuous improvement of the roll-out kit.Major Challenges & Complexities:Introduce standardized work, developing and deploying standard processes, KPIs, and governance.Navigate a complex business environment with regular changes to the scope.Manage a distributed team with diverse skill sets and customer cultures.Multi-tasking and setting priorities across the business unit.Qualifications/Requirements:SAP IBP Demand Planning and S&OP module experience, including CPI-DS and APO.Familiarity with SAP IBP PLM module is advantageous.Experience in SAP PP and MM modules.Active participation in multiple SAP IBP implementations across industries.#J-18808-Ljbffr