SAP IBP Architect – 12+ month contract in Istanbul

About the role

A leading multinational FMCG and beverage organisation is looking for an experienced SAP IBP Solution Architect to drive a large‑scale supply chain digital transformation across multiple international markets. The role is a 12+ month freelance assignment based in Istanbul.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end SAP IBP solution architecture for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimisation and S&OP processes.
• Design business processes and digital transformation initiatives for supply‑chain planning functions.
• Define integration strategies between SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, BW, APO and related planning systems.
• Partner with regional business leaders and technology teams to deliver scalable, multi‑country solutions.
• Provide architectural governance, solution design leadership and implementation best practices throughout the project.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an SAP IBP Architect, Lead Consultant or Solution Architect.
• Multiple end‑to‑end SAP IBP implementation projects, preferably in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage or Beverage sectors.
• Strong SAP integration experience with S/4HANA, ECC, BW and/or APO.
• Experience working in complex multinational supply‑chain environments.

Required skills

• SAP IBP
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• S&OP
• Inventory Optimisation
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP ECC
• SAP BW
• SAP APO