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
Good 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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