SAP APO

Daily troubleshooting of user queries, resolving issues, identifying gaps, and providing workaround solutions.

• Acts as main liaison with clients for investigating, analyzing, and solving software problems.
• Responsible for documenting functional designs, test cases, results, and proactively proposing system/business process enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members as a subject matter expert.
• Provide solutions for complex medium-term (tactical) and operational supply chain planning.
• Experience as SAP Functional Consultant in supply chain planning domain.
• Collaborate with clients/business stakeholders to gather requirements and design efficient production planning and scheduling processes using SAP PPDS; identify process improvement opportunities and recommend best practices.
• Configure, implement, and support SAP PPDS solutions including Heuristics, Optimization, and Detailed Scheduling strategies.
• Strong knowledge of CIF (Core Interface) for master and transaction data transfer.
• SAP ECC-PP Master Data knowledge (Production Versions, BOMs, Routings, Workcenters, etc.).
• APO Master Data setup: setup matrix, planning parameters, etc.
• Configuration tasks: Planning Board, DS Board, profiles, PPDS subcontracting process, alerts configuration.
• Document test results, configuration changes, and system design for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct workshops, system testing (SIT/UAT), user training, and deliver post-implementation Hypercare support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP PPDS with other SAP modules (MM, PP), and support data migration activities.
• Manage deliverables within agreed timelines; collaborate with project teams, consultants, and stakeholders for successful implementation and smooth project execution.

Minimum 10+ years of functional consulting experience in SAP APO.

• Expertise in SAP APO modules, especially SNP (Supply Network Planning) and PPDS (Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling), both implementation and support.
• Deep knowledge of SCM APO: SNP, PPDS, Integrated Supply Chain Modeling (CIF), Live Cache, APO Demand Planning, and IBP Control Tower.
• Strong integration experience with SAP MM, PP, SD, and Logistics modules.
• Hands-on experience with SNP Deployment Optimizer, SNP Heuristics, PPDS Planning Board, PPDS Optimizer and Heuristics, and Master Data.
• Prior experience in a lead role, excellent client management, and ability to independently deliver work.
• Responsible for resolving post-implementation issues, providing post go-live support, and implementing enhancements for productivity and system performance.