SAP Supply Chain Planning Consultant

We are seeking an experienced SAP Supply Chain Planning Consultant with strong expertise in planning processes and integration with external planning platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP planning solutions (APO/IBP/S4 Planning) and proven capability in integrating with third-party planning systems such as OMP, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms in complex supply chain environments.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Process Ownership

Lead end-to-end supply chain planning processes including:Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, MRP, and DRP

Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and design optimized planning solutions

Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend process improvements aligned to business objectives

Solution Design & Configuration

Configure and enhance SAP planning solutions (SAP APO, IBP, S/4 Planning) to support business needs

Design planning models including master data (materials, BOMs, routing, resources) and planning parameters

Support development, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and deployment of planning solutions

Integration with External Planning Systems

Design and manage integrations between SAP and external planning tools (OMP, Blue Yonder, APO, IBP, etc.)

Ensure seamless data exchange for:

Forecast data, supply plans, and inventory projections

Master data synchronization and planning outputs

Validate message flows, interface stability, and exception handling across systems

Support integration troubleshooting and performance optimization

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

Provide functional support for planning applications and resolve complex issues

Analyze planning KPIs such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance, and recommend improvements

Support planning system enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives

Strong experience in SAP Planning modules:

o SAP APO (DP, SNP, PP/DS) / SAP IBP / S/4HANA Planning

Deep understanding of supply chain planning processes:

o Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning

Hands-on expertise in integrating SAP with external planning systems (OMP, Blue Yonder, etc.)

Experience with master data design and planning models

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ex posure to KPIs and planning metrics

Nice to Have

Experience in large-scale planning transformations or system migrations

Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and cloud-based planning platforms

Experience working in global, multi-system landscapes

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Roles & Responsibilities

Ability to listen, understand, and facilitate process improvements.

Must have a focus on customer satisfaction.

Must be able to work independently with little direction/supervision.

Must be adaptable and capable of absorbing new concepts and situations rapidly.

Must be a strong team player.