Sebastian Barrera
About Candidate
Sebastian Barrera is a SAP Certified IBP-PP-PP/DS-MM Freelance Consultant with over 15 years of experience in SAP consulting for Logistics and Supply Chain. Holding a European Union passport, he has gained extensive expertise working on multiple projects across different geographies and collaborating with multicultural teams.
Sebastian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Commerce, which laid the foundation for his career in SAP. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Production Planning (PP), Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Material Management (MM). His certifications are up-to-date and issued by SAP, validating his proficiency in these areas.
Throughout his career, Sebastian has worked across various industries, including Steel, Automotive, Oil and Gas, Utilities, Media, Energy, and Pharmaceuticals. He has a strong focus on planning tools such as IBP, MRP, DDMRP, and PP/DS. Proficient in different SAP versions, including ECC and predominantly S/4HANA, he is adept with both Fiori and GUI interfaces.
As a freelance consultant, Sebastian excels in designing and implementing SAP solutions that optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency. He is committed to staying current with the latest SAP technologies, ensuring his clients benefit from the most advanced and effective solutions. His ability to adapt to diverse environments and work collaboratively with international teams makes him a valuable asset to any organization.
Education
Sebastian's academic background in International Commerce provided him with a strong understanding of global trade, logistics, and supply chain management. His studies equipped him with the analytical and strategic skills necessary to excel in SAP consulting roles focused on logistics and supply chain optimization.
Work & Experience
As a freelance SAP Consultant, Sebastian specializes in IBP, PP, PP/DS, and MM modules. He has taken on various roles from logistics lead to project consultant, designing and implementing SAP solutions for clients across multiple industries. His responsibilities include configuring planning areas, managing master data integration, running statistical forecasts, and providing go-live support.
Configured IBP time series planning for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Designed supply chain processes based on SAP IBP best practices. Set up planning areas, views, and templates; performed ABC segmentation. Ran statistical forecasting and heuristics for distribution. Managed master data and key figures integration with S/4HANA 2021 through Add-On. Conducted unit tests, created analytics charts and alerts, and supported go-live activities.
Showcased and designed Demand Driven MRP based on SAP IBP best practices. Introduced methodology differences between DDMRP and standard MRP to the team. Created proof of concept in a test environment. Developed business process design documents and obtained sign-off from key users.
