"This is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of the Demand and Supply Planning functions in a project. The following are key responsibilities

Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO DP and SNP in customer organizations.

Liaising with Sales and Delivery Teams to help grow the Services Business around APO in line with Organizational strategy and goals

Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO DP and SNP

Drive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO DP and SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

10 plus years of Supply Chain Planning experience, at least 8 years in SAP APO DP and SNP modules

At least 3 end to end APO DP and SNP implementations not including rollouts 

Experience in SAP IBP and SAP certification would be an added advantage

PROCESS KNOWLEDGE

Deep Process understanding of end to end Supply Chain planning, familiarity or expertise with SCOR model is preferred, technology agnostic

Expertise in atleast 2 industries e.g. CPG, Chemical, Automotive, Life Sciences etc

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Good level of understanding of all modules of SAP APO with expertise in DP and SNP.

Deep knowledge and experience in end to end APO implementation projects in Process and Discrete industries. 

Ability to lead and conduct Design workshops in front of an audience comprising of both Business and IT teams.

Ability to architect an end to end solution using APO DP and SNP while understanding the integration aspects between different modules within APO as well as of APO with ERP systems

Ability to work on complex configuration scenarios along with writing functional specifications for complex customizations

Experience in Lifecycle planning, Promotional planning, forecasting using Advanced Statistical algorithms, deep expertise in either SNP Optimizer and or CTM, Deployment and TLB

Very good understanding of ECC Master data from planning standpoint

Basic understanding of SAP PP or SD.

SOFT SKILLS

Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written

Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment

Conduct trainings and be a mentor for junior APO team members