SAP APO Functional Consultant
SAP APO Functional Consultant
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Job Description
SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Functional Consultant
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP APO Functional Consultant to join our team and lead the implementation and optimization of advanced planning solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in supply chain planning demand forecasting and production planning optimization using SAP APO modules to drive strategic business decisions and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
APO Module Implementation & Configuration:
- Configure and implement SAP APO modules including Demand Planning (DP) Supply Network Planning (SNP) Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP)
- Design and optimize planning scenarios for demand forecasting capacity planning and material requirements planning
- Configure master data objects including products resources transportation lanes and planning areas
- Set up planning procedures planning books and key figure schemes for comprehensive planning cycles
- Implement exception-based planning and alert management for proactive issue resolution
Supply Chain Planning & Optimization:
- Design end-to-end supply chain planning processes from demand sensing to production
- Implement advanced forecasting models using statistical forecasting machine learning and causal factors
- Configure supply network optimization including multi-site planning distribution planning and transportation optimization
- Set up capable-to-Match (CTM) and Available-to-Promise (ATP) scenarios for order fulfillment optimization
- Develop planning strategies for seasonal demand promotional planning and new product introductions
Integration & Data Management:
- Ensure seamless integration between APO and SAP ECC/S4HANA systems using Core Interface (CIF)
- Configure and maintain master data distribution and transactional data exchange
- Design and implement integration with external planning systems demand sensing tools and business intelligence platforms
- Support real-time data synchronization and delta management between planning and systems
- Manage planning data archival purging and performance optimization
Business Process Analysis & Optimization:
- Conduct business process workshops to understand current planning challenges and future state requirements
- Analyze supply chain KPIs including forecast accuracy service levels inventory turns and planning cycle times
- Design planning hierarchies planning levels and aggregation strategies for scalable planning processes
- Implement collaborative planning processes with suppliers customers and internal stakeholders
- Develop planning governance frameworks and establish planning review cycles
Reporting & Analytics:
- Configure APO planning books data views and interactive planning interfaces
- Develop custom planning reports and dashboards for executive visibility
- Implement planning analytics including forecast accuracy measurement bias analysis and demand pattern recognition
- Create exception reporting and alert mechanisms for supply-demand imbalances
- Design planning simulation scenarios for what-if analysis and contingency planning
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Research Industrial Engineering or related field
- 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP APO implementation and support
- Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including demand planning supply planning and production planning
- Experience with APO configuration tools and planning procedures
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and demand planning best practices
- Experience with APO-ECC integration and master data management
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP APO certification or other relevant SAP supply chain certifications
- Experience with S/4HANA embedded planning (IBP integration) and transition projects
- Knowledge of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for Supply Chain
- Advanced degree in Operations Research Industrial Engineering or MBA with supply chain focus
- Experience in utilities energy manufacturing or process industries
- Project management experience or PMP certification
- Knowledge of optimization algorithms and mathematical modeling
Technical Skills
APO Functional Expertise:
- Demand Planning (DP) configuration and statistical forecasting
- Supply Network Planning (SNP) and deployment optimization
- Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) and capacity optimization
- Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) and order fulfillment
- Transportation Planning and Logistics (TP/LS)
Planning & Analytics:
- Statistical forecasting models and demand sensing
- Supply chain optimization and mathematical modeling
- Planning KPI development and performance measurement
- Scenario planning and simulation modeling
- Collaborative planning and demand consensus processes
Integration & Technical Knowledge:
- Core Interface (CIF) configuration and troubleshooting
- Master data management and data quality processes
- APO LiveCache administration and performance tuning
- Basic understanding of ABAP for functional specifications
- Experience with planning automation and batch processing
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge planning technologies while driving significant business value through optimized supply chain operations improved forecast accuracy and enhanced customer service levels across our energy operations.
Employment Type
Full Time
