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Zimmer Biomet Sr. SAP IBP Analyst in Bangalore, India
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
The SAP Senior IBP Analyst is a senior functional and technical contributor responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and support of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Finance, and IT teams to deliver scalable, high-performing planning solutions that support enterprise forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP/IBP processes.
Work Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days in office)
How You'll Create Impact
IBP Solution Design & Configuration
Design, configure, and support SAP IBP modules to meet enterprise planning requirements
Lead functional design workshops and translate business requirements into IBP configurations
Define key figures, planning operators, time profiles, master data, and planning views
Ensure alignment with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture standards
Integration & Data Enablement
Lead and support integrations between SAP IBP and ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ECC)
Support SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and data integration troubleshooting
Partner with data and ERP teams to ensure accurate, timely data flows
Testing, Deployment & Production Support
Lead functional testing, support UAT, and validate production readiness
Act as a senior escalation point for complex IBP issues and planning defects
Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term corrective solutions
Planning Process Enablement & Optimization
Support enterprise Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP/IBP processes
Optimize planning performance, data accuracy, and usability
Support scenario modeling and planning analytics
Governance & Collaboration
Ensure IBP solutions comply with data governance, security, and ITSM standards
Support audit and compliance requirements where applicable
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior IBP analysts
What Makes You Stand Out
Technologies & Tools
SAP IBP Modules
IBP for Demand
IBP for Supply : Timeseries basis Supply Planning
IBP for Inventory
Integration & ERP
Integration with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC
SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI)
Master data and transactional data integration concepts
Configuration & Modeling
IBP key figures, planning operators, time profiles
Planning views and dashboards
Scenario planning and simulation tools
Analytics & Reporting
IBP analytics and planning dashboards
Excel-based planning interfaces
Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – preferred
ITSM & Delivery
Functional testing and UAT coordination
ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Change and release management processes
Your Background
Preferred Qualifications
4 to 6 years total SAP supply chain planning experience
Experience supporting global or multi-region planning organizations
Experience with S&OP / IBP transformation programs
Experience in regulated or SOX-controlled environments
SAP IBP certifications (preferred)
Core Competencies
Advanced supply chain planning and systems expertise
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead functional work without formal authority
Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders
Strong ownership for solution stability and performance
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4–6 years of experience supporting SAP IBP solutions
4+ years in a senior analyst or lead functional role
4+ years supporting production SAP planning environments
Experience delivering complex, cross-functional planning initiatives
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability