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Business Solutions Architect
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Posted 07/20/2026
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Work Type:
Onsite
Job ID:
40319
Job Description
Job Title: Business Solutions Architect
Type of Engagement: 5-month contract to hire (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location: Onsite position in Richardson, TX
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support Lennox’s ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives.
This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios.
The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution
Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization
Business Engagement & Prioritization
Data & Planning Model Design
Integration & End-to-End Flow
PDC & ERP Transformation Support
Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement
Governance & Best Practices
Required Skills & Experience:
Big Bonus Points if you Have:
Job Requisition # 40319
#LI-Onsite #LI-WC1
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $76.00 - $81.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
Meet APC
APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.
APC is committed tcreating a diverse work environment and is proud tbe an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard trace, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
Type of Engagement: 5-month contract to hire (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location: Onsite position in Richardson, TX
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP IBP Consultant / Business Solutions Architect to support Lennox’s ERP transformation and PDC (Parts Distribution Center) enablement initiatives.
This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP IBP Demand, Supply & Response, and Inventory Optimization solutions, ensuring they can handle high-volume, exception-driven parts planning scenarios.
The consultant will act as a thought leader and change agent, bridging gaps between IBP capabilities and business requirements, and delivering scalable, high-performance planning solutions aligned to enterprise priorities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
IBP Solution Architecture & Implementation
- Own technical architecture and design for:
- SAP IBP (Demand, Supply & Response, Inventory Optimization)
- Integration tools (CPI-DS, SDI, RTI)
- Configure and enhance IBP modules to support:
- High-volume transaction processing (POs, order lines)
- Exception-driven planning workflows
- Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and SAP roadmap
Requirements Analysis & Gap Resolution
- Lead deep-dive sessions on business requirements
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- What IBP can deliver via standard configuration
- Where gaps exist vs. business expectations
- Provide clear recommendations:
- Configuration solutions
- Enhancements / workarounds
- Alternate approaches where IBP limitations exist
Exception-Based Planning & Performance Optimization
- Design solutions support:
- Mass exception handling (shortages, excess, supply constraints)
- Fast processing of large volumes of POs and planning data
- Improve system responsiveness meet business expectations for speed, throughput, and scalability
Business Engagement & Prioritization
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Parts Operations, and IT teams
- Translate business pain points inactionable IBP solutions
- Define and manage a prioritized roadmap aligned to:
- PDC enablement
- ERP rollout phases
- Post-go-live enhancements
Data & Planning Model Design
- Define and optimize:
- Planning areas, key figures, and master data models
- Support data readiness including:
- Data cleansing, transformation, and harmonization
- Ensure alignment with ERP data structures and analytics platforms
Integration & End-to-End Flow
- Support integration between:
- SAP IBP
- SAP ECC
- External systems (data lake, reporting tools)
- Ensure seamless planning flow across:
- Demand ? Supply ? Execution
PDC & ERP Transformation Support
- Align IBP design with PDC blueprinting and rollout strategy
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- What can be delivered during blueprint
- What will be delivered post-PDC
- Support phased implementation and delivery
Delivery, Testing & Continuous Improvement
- Lead/support full lifecycle:
- Design ? Build ? Test ? Deploy ? Hypercare
- Support UAT, validation, and performance testing
- Drive continuous improvement of IBP solutions and planning processes
Governance & Best Practices
- Ensure adherence to:
- SAP IBP best practices
- IT standards and governance
- Document processes, milestones, and solution architecture
- Support long-term IBP capability maturity and scalability
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in SAP IBP implementation and architecture
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning / Response & Supply
- Inventory Optimization
- Experience with:
- SAP CPI-DS / SDI / RTI integrations
- SAP ERP (ECC/S4 integration)
- Strong experience in:
- High-volume, exception-based planning environments
- Business requirement analysis and solution design
- Experience in full software development lifecycle and architecture design
Big Bonus Points if you Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Aftermarket / parts / distribution-heavy business models
- Multi-ERP consolidation or transformation programs
- Data lake / analytics platforms
- High-scale transaction environments (POs, order lines, exceptions)
- Ability to assess IBP limitations and propose alternate solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with cross-functional and multi-geographic teams
Job Requisition # 40319
#LI-Onsite #LI-WC1
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $76.00 - $81.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
Meet APC
APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.
APC is committed tcreating a diverse work environment and is proud tbe an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard trace, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
Meet Your Recruiter
Beth Catubay
Senior Recruiter
Senior Recruiter specializing in high-volume IT, Professional and Finance & Accounting recruiting, with a focus on efficiency, quality hires, and supporting fast-paced business needs.
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