SAP IBP SSE / Lead

SAP IBP Senior Software Engineer / Lead

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Why Join Fossil Group?

At Fossil Group, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If youre passionate about supply chain innovation and cloud technology, wed love to connect.

Make an Impact (Job Summary + Responsibilities)

SAP IBP Senior Software Engineer / Lead

What you will do in this role:

• Act as the technical SME for

  SAP IBP modules

  , including:
  

• Demand Planning

  
  

• Response and Supply

  
  

• Inventory Planning

  
  

• Order-Based Planning (OBP)

  
  
• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of IBP solutions to support global supply chain initiatives.
  
• Manage incident resolution, root cause analysis, and proactive problem prevention for IBP systems.
  
• Drive and participate in

  Order-Based Planning (OBP)

  implementations, handling scenarios such as:
  
• Demand prioritization
  
• Pegging strategies
  
• Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality in OBP
  
• Integration of OBP with transactional systems for real-time planning
  
• Oversee IBP integration with ECC, APO, and CPI-DS, ensuring seamless data flows.
  
• Plan and execute IBP upgrades and patching activities.
  
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and offshore partners.
  
• Conduct performance tuning and system optimizations for IBP applications.
  
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and SOPs.
  
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and follow IT change management practices.
  
• Stay updated on new SAP IBP features, especially innovations related to OBP and other planning areas.
  
• Recommend process improvements to enhance system performance and business value.
  

Who You Are (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
• 6–12 years of overall SAP experience, with at least

  4+ years focused on SAP IBP

  .
  
• Hands-on expertise in:
  

• SAP IBP Demand Planning

  
  

• Response and Supply

  
  

• Order-Based Planning (OBP)

  functionality, including CTM, pegging, and priority rules
  
• IBP configuration and best practices
  
• Familiarity with

  APO

  planning processes and CIF.
  
• Good knowledge of integration technologies like

  CPI-DS

  , as well as ECC data structures for MM, PP.
  
• Proven experience managing complex IBP incidents and delivering solutions.
  
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Experience working in a global, multicultural environment and managing remote or offshore resources.
  
• Familiarity with ITSM tools like ServiceNow and ITIL processes is a plus.
  

• SAP IBP certification

  highly desirable.
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work Model:

  Work 4 days from office, 1 day remote per week.
  

• Location:

  Brookefield, Bangalore.
  

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  Includes health and well-being services.
  

EEO Statement

At Fossil, we believe our differences not only make us stronger as a team, but also help us create better products and a richer community. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.