SAP IBP Solution Architect

SAP IBP lead for S/4HANA business transformation (m/f/d)

The position

We are currently looking for an SAP IBP Senior Solution Architect to join our Business Applications Team and to take a lead role in a business transformation program which is currently in preparation. In your role as IT business partner for the process area “Forecast to Plan” you will be part of a team shaping the future of HBK.

Primary responsibilities

As solution architect with experience in greenfield best practices implementations and SAP expert in the “Forecast to Plan” area you will be partnering with the business experts and maintain and further develop relationship with stakeholder.

Your main responsibility will include:

• You will work closely with the implementation partner to ensure the SAP fit-to-standard and best practices approach as part of the business transformation program and SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation approach.
• You will be responsible for the RICEFW preparation in “Forecast to Plan” and also later with regard to international deployments, environment maintenance and continuous improvements
• Management of internal and external project staff at business process and technical level
• You will assume responsibility for IT processes and advise specialists and managers on sustainable and standardized processes
• In IT operations, you ensure 2nd and 3rd level support on legacy systems, control external service providers and keep an eye on the SLAs

Professional qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in business administration with a focus on logistics, (business) computer science or a comparable education with relevant professional experience
• You have gained experience with SAP S/4HANA and IBP in a SAP Best Practices Program
• Technical leadership experience in architecting and collaborating with business process architect groups to develop best practice solutions in the areas of IBP and S&OP
• You have 10+ years of project and configuration experience in a globally operating production company, and you have initial experience in the mechanical engineering industry
• You are familiar with IBP and S&OP processes, and you can help achieving process improvements based on your experience
• Proactive participation in the design, implementation, and operation of globally standardized business processes

Personal skills

• Practical experience in methodical project work
• Willingness for occasional international travel activities
• Open, team-minded, creative, and communicative personality
• Fluent in English, German or Danish is a plus

We offer

The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test and measurement industry. You will be a strong contributor who collaborates closely with colleagues from various business functions all over the world.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

One company – HBK

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH (HBK) is a global leader in the field of precision test, physical measurement, analysis, and data acquisition technologies. Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively.

HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris plc and employs around 3,000 people worldwide. Our product range includes solutions for the entire measurement chain from virtual to physical testing. We have production facilities in Germany, Denmark, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Portugal and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. The product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer segment. We are proud to one of the top three suppliers worldwide in all market segments served, thanks to our employees and our top products.

Application deadline

Please submit your application and CV by using the direct application link. Please note that we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.