SAP APO Consultant

Job Description

Support and maintain APO solution modules including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) Configure and optimize APO optimizers including CTM (Capable-to-Match), PP/DS optimizer, and SNP optimizer to enhance planning efficiency Design, implement, and maintain planning procedures and planning books for various business scenarios. Manage and troubleshoot process chains, background jobs, and automated planning runs Troubleshoot complex technical issues across APO landscape including optimizer performance and planning procedure failures Collaborate with functional teams to optimize planning processes and system configurations Assist in system upgrades, patches, and enhancement implementations Operational Support Provide day-to-day operational support for SAP APO systems across manufacturing operations Monitor and maintain optimizer performance, ensuring efficient execution of planning runs Troubleshoot planning procedure failures and process chain interruptions Manage and resolve incidents through structured incident management processes using ServiceNow Execute change management activities to ensure smooth implementation of system modifications including optimizer configurations and process chain updates Conduct root cause analysis and implement problem management solutions to prevent recurring issues Stakeholder Management Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Communicate effectively with client stakeholders at various levels Provide regular status updates and reporting on system performance and issue resolution Participate in client meetings and provide expert consultation on APO-related matters Mandatory skills Configure and optimize APO optimizers including CTM (Capable-to-Match), PP/DS optimizer, and SNP optimizer to enhance planning efficiency Support and maintain APO solution modules including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) Design, implement, and maintain planning procedures and planning books for various business scenarios. Manage and troubleshoot process chains, background jobs, and automated planning runs Troubleshoot complex technical issues across APO landscape including optimizer performance and planning procedure failures Provide day-to-day operational support for SAP APO systems across manufacturing operations Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Communicate effectively with client stakeholders at various levels Participate in client meetings and provide expert consultation on APO-related matters Desired/ Secondary skills Knowledge of other SAP modules (PP, MM, SD) Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms Domain SAP APO