Job Title:
Specialist, OBP Planning Systems
Job Description:
The Role: Specialist, OBP Planning Systems (Order-Based Planning - Subject Matter Expert)
The OBP Planning Systems Specialist serves as the site Subject Matter Expert for SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Order-Based Planning, supporting both Planning and Purchasing functions. The role drives effective OBP business process execution, user support, issue resolution, testing, training, and continuous improvement while partnering with corporate IT for technical system support.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the primary site OBP business process expert supporting Planning and Purchasing operations.
- Support day-to-day planning and procurement activities, including material availability, supply-demand planning, purchasing execution, production planning, and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor and resolve OBP-related business issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate technical escalations with corporate IT when required.
- Drive standardized OBP processes, continuous improvement, user adoption, and adherence to global planning and purchasing standards.
- Coordinate UAT, regression testing, system releases, and business validation for OBP enhancements and changes.
- Provide OBP training, user support, process documentation, and knowledge sharing across Planning, Purchasing, and other operational stakeholders.
What We Seek:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in supply chain planning, production planning, purchasing/procurement, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, production, and fulfillment.
- Experience with ERP or advanced planning systems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, OBP or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT teams.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
- Hands-on experience with SAP IBP Order-Based Planning (OBP).
- Knowledge of supply planning, purchasing, allocation, available-to-promise (ATP), order fulfillment, and customer commitment processes.
- Experience leading UAT, system testing, training, system releases, or business process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor supply chain environment.
- Ability to translate operational business requirements into system/process improvements and effectively coordinate between business users and technical teams.
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs.
- Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax.
- Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.
- Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development.
- Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
