Business Solutions Architect

Business Solutions Architect

Location: Richardson, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite (negotiable for the right candidate after interview)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Start: June 15, 2026
• Pay Rate: $75.00 $85.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support a client's ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios. The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation

• Own technical architecture and design for SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization)
• Own technical architecture and design for integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI)
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support high-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines)
• Configure and enhance IBP modules to support exception-driven planning workflows
• Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap

2. Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution

• Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements
• Evaluate what IBP can deliver via standard configuration
• Evaluate where gaps exist vs. business expectations
• Provide clear recommendations: configuration solutions, enhancements / workarounds, and alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist

3. Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization

• Design solutions to support mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints)
• Design solutions to support fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data
• Improve system responsiveness to meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability

4. Business Engagement & Prioritization

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams
• Translate business pain points into actionable IBP solutions
• Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to PDC enablement, ERP rollout phases, and post-go-live enhancements

5. Data & Planning Model Design

• Define and optimize planning areas, key figures, and master data models
• Support data readiness including data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization
• Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms

6. Integration & End-to-End Flow

• Support integration between SAP IBP, SAP ECC, and external systems (data lake, reporting tools)
• Ensure seamless planning flow across Demand, Supply, and Execution

7. PDC & ERP Transformation Support

• Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy
• Identify what can be delivered during blueprint and what will be delivered post-PDC
• Support phased implementation and delivery

8. Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead/support full lifecycle: Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Hypercare
• Support UAT, validation, and performance testing
• Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes

9. Governance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to SAP IBP best practices and IT standards and governance
• Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture
• Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture
• Hands-on expertise in Demand Planning
• Hands-on expertise in Supply Planning / Response & Supply
• Hands-on expertise in Inventory Optimization
• Experience with SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration)
• Strong experience in high-volume, exception-based planning environments
• Strong experience in business requirement analysis and solution design
• Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in aftermarket / parts / distribution-heavy business models
• Experience in multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs
• Exposure to data lake / analytics platforms
• Exposure to high-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions)
• Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Global HVACR provider committed to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07179 Industry: Software Engineering

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