Seeking a seasoned SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) Functional Consultant to drive supply chain planning excellence. This role focuses on expert configuration, enhancement, and troubleshooting of SAP APO solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and other critical systems.

Leverage your deep functional knowledge to optimize complex supply chain planning processes. You will be instrumental in supporting and evolving our SAP APO landscape, contributing to efficient and effective business operations.

Provide in-depth functional support and precise configuration for SAP APO planning processes, focusing on key modules such as Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Global Available-to-Promise (GATP), and Core Interface (CIF).

Translate intricate business requirements into robust SAP APO solutions. Configure and meticulously maintain planning areas, planning books, data views, planning versions, and master data. Monitor and resolve CIF integration issues between SAP APO and SAP ECC/S/4HANA, addressing production incidents, planning inconsistencies, and interface failures. Perform thorough root-cause analysis to implement lasting solutions and manage change requests, enhancements, and testing cycles.

A strong foundation in SAP APO with hands-on experience is essential, particularly in at least two of the following components: DP, SNP, PP/DS, or GATP. Demonstrate solid understanding of CIF integration, APO master data, and core planning concepts including demand forecasting, supply planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, and product availability.

Possess good integration knowledge with SAP MM, PP, SD, and logistics processes. Proven ability in troubleshooting APO planning and integration challenges, coupled with the skill to prepare functional specifications for technical teams. Experience in SAP implementation or AMS L2/L3 support is required, alongside excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities.