Technical key role for stable, performant planning processes. Work with large data volumes and modern SAP technology (S/4HANA, SAP AIF), with direct influence on the reliability of the end-to-end planning chain.

- Develop and extend SAP functionality in the planning workplace (ABAP / ABAP OO)
- Build and maintain interfaces between planning systems and the SAP core (IDoc, RFC, OData, CIF, APIs) including SAP AIF monitoring
- Configure SAP PP / PP-DS or S/4HANA planning processes
- Perform error analysis, debugging and performance optimization on large data volumes
- Create technical documentation and support testing and go-live

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

- Development: Build reports, enhancements and interfaces for planning processes according to design specifications.
- Customizing: Configure planning processes (PP / PP-DS) in coordination with the business.
- Error analysis: Root-cause analysis, bug fixing and 3rd-level support for planning solutions, including interface monitoring via SAP AIF.
- Interfaces: Implement performant, consistent data flows between planning and execution systems, including AIF-based monitoring.

Requirements

Qualifications

Functional knowledge

- Knowledge of production / supply-chain planning processes
- Experience in the SAP PP / planning environment

Technical skills

- Strong ABAP and ABAP OO skills
- Experience with interface technologies: IDoc, RFC, OData / SAP Gateway, CIF, REST/SOAP
- SAP AIF (Application Interface Framework) – hands-on interface implementation, error handling, value mapping, monitoring and custom checks / actions
- Enhancement techniques: BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancements
- Debugging and performance analysis, especially on large data volumes (SQL Trace, Runtime Analysis)

Methodologies





- Agile (Scrum), Clean Code, transport management, ITIL basics

Good-to-have
- SAP PP-DS, SAP APO, SAP IBP
- CDS Views, AMDP, RAP, SAP BTP
- Experience with planning heuristics / algorithms
- Automotive planning processes (program planning, sequencing)

Experience & Qualification

- 10-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development, ideally in a planning / logistics environment
- Experience in interface and data integration
- Domain knowledge in production / supply-chain planning is an advantage
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field (B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc. or equivalent)

Language Requirements

- English – fluent written and verbal communication (mandatory)
- German – good to have / an added advantage

Soft Skills

- Analytical, structured and self-driven working style
- Strong solution and quality orientation
- Good communication with architects and business stakeholders
- Team orientation in distributed, international teams
- Willingness to continuously upskill on new SAP technologies

Environment & Collaboration

- International, distributed development teams in an offshore delivery model
- Collaboration with internal colleagues and external service providers
- Close coordination with architects and the planning business

Engagement & Collaboration Model

- Offshore delivery model with close collaboration across global, cross-functional teams
- Hybrid working model with meaningful overlap to Central European (CET) business hours
- Exposure to a modern SAP landscape (S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP AIF)
- Collaboration with onshore counterparts in Europe and multiple external service providers
- Preference for candidates open to short-notice availability

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