SAP IBP Solution Architect - Principal

This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required. Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an SAP IBP Solution Architect - Principal, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence. What You’ll Do As an SAP IBP Solution Architect - Principal at Clarkston you will:   Act as a leader and design, architect, and deploy SAP solutions within the SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) area  Facilitate business process reviews to gather expected business outcomes and functional requirements and document end-to-end processes and business requirements  Design, develop, and configure SAP IBP functions to meet client business requirements including integration points with other modules  Identify new opportunities to improve clients' competitive advantage, leveraging similar industry experiences and leading practices  Articulate opinions and advice regarding industry trends and issues and their impact on clients  Lead and guide consultants as well as client personnel implementing SAP IBP  Lead analysis and design session to create requirements to develop client solutions  Manage and oversee the design and development of customized reports  Provide general technical support for our clients and conduct training as required  Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals  How You’ll Grow Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will: Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities Requirements What We’re Looking For: At least eight (8) years of experience and deep expertise in SAP IBP with at least three (3) full-life cycle projects  Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain/S&OP/IBP business processes  Expertise in SAP solution design and development  Team-lead experience   Flexibility and adaptability - our Principals work on everything from design to hands-on configuration and can stretch into new roles   Thorough client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing engagements and project plans/tasks   Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present and write at publication-quality level to communicate findings and recommendations  4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline  Travel Requirement Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required. More About Clarkston Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges. AI Statement Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process. Benefits Our benefits include: Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) 401k with company contributions Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support) Life and Disability Insurance Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities. Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.