Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Job Summary
Job Summary

Job Description: SAP APO SME (Advanced Planning & Optimization)

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled SAP APO Subject Matter Expert (SME) to manage, support, and enhance advanced planning processes across the supply chain landscape. The role involves working on SAP APO modules such as DP, SNP, PP/DS, and GATP, with strong integration to SAP ECC / S/4HANA / IBP ecosystems .

Key Deliverables

Functional specifications (FS) and configuration documents
APO planning models & optimization setups
Incident resolution reports and RCA documents
Continuous improvement recommendations
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

APO Functional Expertise

Act as SME for SAP APO modules:
Demand Planning (DP)
Supply Network Planning (SNP)
Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)
Global ATP (GATP)
Provide end-to-end functional support and solution enhancements in APO landscape

Business Process Management

Understand and optimize key planning processes:
Demand forecasting and consensus planning
Supply planning and network optimization
Production scheduling and capacity planning
Order promising and fulfillment
Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and propose optimized planning solutions

Integration & Data Flow

Manage integration between APO and:
SAP ECC / S/4HANA (CIF integration)
IBP (if hybrid landscape exists)
Other planning tools or legacy systems

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to:
CIF queues, master data inconsistencies
Planning data flows between systems

AMS & Support Delivery

Handle incident management, problem management, and service requests within SLA timelines




Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes and improvements
Drive continuous service improvements (CSI) in APO processes

Enhancements & Projects

Participate in:
APO enhancements and rollout activities
Migration initiatives from APO to IBP / S/4HANA PP/DS
Prepare functional specifications (FS) and support development/testing cycles

Testing & Documentation

Support:
Unit Testing, Integration Testing, UAT

Maintain:
Process documentation
Configuration documents
Knowledge repository
Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Core APO Expertise

6–12+ years of SAP experience with strong APO specialization (4+ years minimum)
Hands-on experience in at least 2–3 APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS, GATP)

Technical & Functional Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:
CIF (Core Interface)
Master data (PDS, Locations, Resources, Quotas)
Planning books, macros, heuristics, optimizer

Exposure to:
APO batch jobs and process chains
Basic debugging/troubleshooting

Integration Knowledge

Experience with integration to:
ECC / S/4HANA
IBP (preferred)
Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Valuable stakeholder communication and coordination skills

Experience working in global AMS environments

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

SAP APO Certification (DP / SNP / PPDS)
Experience in IBP transition programs
Exposure to S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS
Knowledge of supply chain analytics (SAC)
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📌 SAP S/4HANA Production Planning Lead Consultant (India)
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📍 India