Supply Chain Printing - IBP SME Super-User - Supply Planning

Business Environment Description

At HP, we create technology that inspires ambitious minds. Our Supply Chain is one of the most respected and innovative in the world, supporting HP’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Join us and take part in shaping the future of global operations.

In SC Planning, we are responsible for balancing demand and supply to ensure product availability and operational efficiency across HP’s global network. Our core activities are Supply Planning and the creation of a Master Production Schedule (MPS). We use advanced planning tools such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to align inventory, capacity, production and logistics/ distribution.

As a result, we coordinate flows between manufacturing sites/vendors and distribution centers, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective operations with optimal inventory for all Printing business.

Responsibilities

• Subject Mater Expert for SAP IBP for the Printing Supply Planning team, ensuring correct and efficient use of the system during planning cycles.
• Provide IBP second‑level support & troubleshooting (1st level support is at team Super-User), including data inconsistencies, integration errors, user failures; escalate to IT or data process stewards or IBP project teams when needed.
• Support supply planners on generating supply plan by ensuring data accuracy, user correctness and system reliability.
• Lead testing activities (UAT, regression testing) for new IBP releases or SC projects that impact IBP, test enhancements and configuration changes.
• Act as the escalation point for critical system issues, providing immediate support and coordinating BCP to maintain planning cycle stability and operational continuity
• Document and maintain SOPs, SC maps, training materials, and process guidelines related to IBP usage.
• Train and coach the Supply Planning team on IBP functionalities, best practices, and new features.
• Maintain and continuously improve planning views, templates, key figures, and alerts to support planners in generating the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Collaborate with global process owners to drive continuous improvement and harmonization of planning processes.
  
  

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain, IT or a related field.
• Strong interest in Supply Chain Planning systems
• Demonstrated experience in SAP S/4 (Master Data, PO management) + SAP IBP (Forecast/Demand, Supply, Inventory, Time Series).
• Project Management experience
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, factory operations, allocation management, shortage mitigation, and NPI processes. Ability to translate business requirements into planning solutions.
• Advanced analytical capabilities; strong Excel/PBI skills required.
• Familiarity with automation tools, AI-driven process optimization is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and training skills.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environment.
• Disclaimer
  
  

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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