Advanced Engineer - SAP IBP

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Senior IBP Engineer with strong functional and technical expertise in implementing and integrating SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments. This role is critical to delivering scalable, high‑performance digital supply chain solutions that drive value for our global customers. The role also serves as a Product Owner, responsible for defining, designing, and delivering digital products (applications) that support SIOP/SIOE planning processes. This position partners closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and cross‑functional partners to ensure products deliver measurable value and meet business requirements.The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with SAP IBP modules (Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Control Tower), CPI‑DS/SDI integrations, and a strong passion for solving complex business problems through digital planning transformations.

What You Will Do

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritize requirements.
• Translate requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and solution designs.
• Develop test scenarios and support testing to ensure solutions meet functional and quality expectations.
• Serve as an embedded member of a Scrum team, supporting developers and testers throughout each sprint.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring readiness for sprint planning and refinement.
• Validate that delivered features provide measurable business value and align with the overall product vision.
• Support development teams during build, testing, deployment, and hyper care phases.
• Maintain product documentation, workflows, and release notes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 6 to 10 years of total SAP experience, including 5+ years of hands‑on SAP IBP experience.
• Strong experience with SAP IBP modules, particularly Demand, Supply, and Inventory.
• Proficiency in integrating SAP IBP with ECC and/or S/4HANA using CPI‑DS, SDI, or CI‑DS.
• In‑depth understanding of supply chain planning processes, including forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
• Ability to configure planning areas, key figures, attributes, time profiles, and master data.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP Excel UI and Fiori Launchpad.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar role within a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solution designs.
• Experience working with enterprise applications, data flows, and system behaviour.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• SAP IBP certification.
• Exposure to SAP APO, SNP, BW, or other legacy planning tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery practices.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or CPG domains.
• Knowledge of data modeling, analytics, or reporting within SAP IBP.

What Makes You Eligible

• This position requires up to 20% of travel. 
• Be willing to work in Bangalore, INDIA. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours aligned with client time zones
• This position operates within the standard 9-to-5 working hours adjusted to the client's time zone. However, these hours are subject to modification based on evolving project needs
• The responsibilities of this role are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the company's Flexible Work Policy

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.