SAP PP/DS/APO Consultant

The SAP PP/DS/APO Consultant will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and continuous enhancement of SAP Production Planning and Advanced Planning solutions, with a strong focus on SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) and SAP APO.

This role will support enterprise planning, manufacturing, forecasting, and supply chain optimization initiatives while serving as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. The consultant will analyze business requirements, implement scalable SAP planning solutions, and ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and related SAP modules.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP PP/DS, APO, production planning processes, and supply chain execution within complex manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

SAP PP/DS & APO Support

• Act as the primary support consultant for SAP PP/DS and APO applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production planning, scheduling, and supply chain execution
• Support end-users with incident resolution and system enhancements
• Monitor and optimize planning processes for operational efficiency

System Design & Configuration

• Design, configure, and enhance SAP PP/DS and APO solutions based on business requirements
• Configure planning heuristics, scheduling profiles, product allocation, and supply planning processes
• Perform impact analysis and implement system changes aligned with business objectives
• Ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, MM, SD, and WM/EWM modules

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and supply chain planning workflows
• Drive process optimization initiatives using SAP PP/DS/APO capabilities
• Recommend best practices for planning automation, forecasting, and scheduling efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with business users, functional teams, and SAP vendors to deliver scalable solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical and functional SAP solutions
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and status reporting to leadership teams

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP PP/DS and APO functionalities
• Mentor junior consultants and analysts on SAP planning processes and configurations
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and enhancement estimations
• Support project planning, execution, testing, and deployment activities

Testing & Documentation

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, and process documentation
• Support training sessions and knowledge transfer activities for end-users and support teams

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP/DS and SAP APO - MANDATORY

• Experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) and Supply Chain Planning processes

• Strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA

• Experience with SAP Fiori applications and planning dashboards

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, forecasting, and scheduling processes

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-driven environments

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field OR

• High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant SAP experience in lieu of degree

• 10+ years of SAP functional consulting experience in PP/DS, APO, or Production Planning

• Proven experience supporting enterprise SAP implementations and enhancements

• Strong understanding of SAP best practices and supply chain processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations
• Hands-on expertise in SAP APO modules including SNP, DP, or GATP
• Experience with SAP IBP integration scenarios
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori/UI5 applications
• Exposure to SAP EWM or Warehouse Management integrations
• Experience working within Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharma, or Life Sciences industries
• Familiarity with SAP Security concepts and role-based access controls

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