The APO SNP consultant role is for enabling implementation or Application Support of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of Supply Planning functions in a project. The following are key responsibilities
Designing, configuration, Testing, training and documentation in SAP APO SNP projects in customer organizations.
A team player willing to learn and contribute within the Organization on APO SNP
Help with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years of experience in SAP APO SNP module
Experience in at least 2 APO SNP projects i.e. can include Support or rollouts
Exposure to ECC would be an advantage
PROCESS KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of basic Supply Chain planning processes
Understanding of overall Supply planning process
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Good level of expertise in APO SNP.
Ability to design and primarily configure APO SNP solution while understanding the integration aspects between different modules within APO as well as of APO with ERP or BW systems
Ability to work on configuration scenarios along with writing functional specifications for customizations
Ability to prepare training material to train the client core team
Experience in writing test scripts for enabling Unit tests, Integration tests and UAT.
Ability to do basic configuration i.e. create Key figures, planning books, data views, macros, etc
Good understanding of ECC Master data from planning standpoint
Basic understanding of ECC Master data specifically around Production Planning PP
HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN CONFIGURING
Heuristics
Knowledge in Location and Network heuristics
Detailed configuration level knowledge in setting up Heuristics and related Master data
Ability to model frozen zones along with lead times
SNP Optimizer and or CTM
Optimizer
Knowledge in Cost modelling
Detailed configuration level knowledge in setting up Optimizer profiles along with related master data
Understanding of Discrete and Linear Optimization
Expertise in analysing Optimizer results
CTM
Expertise in setting up CTM profiles along with different settings
Knowledge of Domino and Airline strategies
Ability to analyse customer requirement and then suggest either SNP Optimizer or CTM for constrained planning.
Deployment and TLB configuration with Fair Share rules
Forecast Consumption
SOFT SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written
Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment
Good Team player