Job Title: SAP APO Consultant (DP & SNP)
Experience: 5 to 12 Years
Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore/Pune/Chennai/Delhi
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced SAP APO Consultant with a strong background in Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Network Planning (SNP). The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in APO modules and be capable of leading planning process implementations, optimizations, and support engagements across global clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in SAP APO implementations and support projects focusing on DP & SNP modules.
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define planning processes, and configure APO solutions accordingly.
- Design and implement statistical forecasting models in DP including lifecycle planning, forecast models, and macros.
- Configure SNP for heuristic and optimizer-based planning, deployment, and transportation load building.
- Integrate APO with ECC and/or S/4HANA systems using CIF (Core Interface).
- Handle master data and transactional data setup including location, product, transportation lanes, and planning books.
- Analyze and resolve issues in APO planning runs and provide solutions to improve forecast accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
- Provide support and training to business users and create documentation as needed.
- Coordinate with ABAP developers for custom developments (enhancements, BAdIs, user exits).
- Involved in system upgrades, testing, and performance tuning of APO solutions.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience (5-12 years) in SAP APO DP & SNP modules.
- Deep understanding of statistical forecasting, planning book configuration, macros, and SNP heuristics/optimizer.
- Proficient in CIF integration and understanding of ECC or S/4HANA supply chain processes.
- Experience with interactive planning and planning area setup.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in other APO modules like GATP or PP/DS is a plus.
- Knowledge of IBP (Integrated Business Planning) is an advantage.
- Exposure to Agile project methodologies and tools like JIRA or ServiceNow.
- SAP certification in APO modules preferred.