SAP APO SNP/PPDS expert

Summary: The role of SAP APO SNP/PPDS expert requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of functional consulting experience in SAP APO, specifically in SNP and PPDS modules. The candidate will be responsible for both implementation and support engagements, troubleshooting user queries, and enhancing system performance. Additionally, the expert will act as a liaison with clients, documenting functional designs, and mentoring junior team members. The position demands strong client management skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum 10+ years of functional consulting experience in SAP APO.
• Strong expertise in SAP APO SNP and PPDS modules (implementation and support).
• Expert knowledge in SCM APO - SNP, PPDS, Integrated Supply Chain Modeling (CIF), Live Cache, SNP/PPDS configuration, APO Demand planning, and IBP Control tower.
• SAP APO system expert for various modules and versions with excellent integration knowledge with SAP MM, PP, SD & Logistics.
• Experience with SNP Deployment Optimizer, SNP Heuristics, PPDS planning board, PPDS Optimizer, and master data.
• Lead position experience with strong client management skills and independent work delivery.
• Resolve post-implementation issues and enhance productivity and performance of the SAP system.
• Daily troubleshooting of user queries and issue resolution, identifying gaps and proposing solutions.
• Act as a liaison with clients for troubleshooting, investigating, analyzing, and solving software problems.
• Document functional designs, test cases, and results; propose business process and system enhancements.
• Work self-directed and independently; mentor junior members as a subject matter expert.
• Provide solutions for complex medium-term (Tactical) and operational planning methodologies.
• Experience as an SAP Functional Consultant with domain expertise in Supply Chain Planning.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of functional consulting experience in SAP APO.
• Strong knowledge of SAP APO SNP and PPDS modules.
• Expertise in SCM APO - SNP, PPDS, CIF, Live Cache, and configuration.
• Integration knowledge with SAP MM, PP, SD & Logistics.
• Experience with SNP Deployment Optimizer and PPDS planning tools.
• Client management and independent work delivery skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Documentation and proposal of business process enhancements.
• Mentoring skills for junior team members.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT