Senior Technical Consultant

Job description

Seeking an experienced SAP APO Functional Consultant to design, configure, implement, and support SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) solutions. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and technical teams to optimize planning processes including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Global Available-to-Promise (GATP), and Supply Chain Cockpit (SCC). The role requires strong functional expertise in supply chain planning and integration with SAP ECC/S4HANA environments Key Responsibilities Functional Consulting Gather and analyze business requirements related to supply chain planning and fulfillment. Design and configure SAP APO solutions aligned with business objectives. Conduct solution workshops and prepare functional specifications. Support end-to-end implementation, rollout, and enhancement projects. APO Module Expertise Configure and support: Demand Planning (DP) Supply Network Planning (SNP) Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) CIF (Core Interface) Integration Develop planning strategies and forecasting models. Optimize inventory, production scheduling, and fulfillment processes. Business Process Improvement Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization. Recommend best practices in demand forecasting, supply planning, and production scheduling. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain Planning. Integration & Support Work with SAP ECC/S4HANA functional teams (MM, PP, SD, WM/EWM). Collaborate with ABAP developers on reports, enhancements, interfaces, and forms. Support integration between APO and external planning systems. Troubleshoot and resolve production support issues. Testing & Deployment Prepare Functional Design Documents (FDDs). Execute Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT activities. Support cutover planning and go-live activities. Provide post-go-live hypercare support. Skill Requirements Functional Skills Strong expertise in SAP APO modules: DP SNP PP/DS GATP CIF Deep understanding of supply chain planning processes. Knowledge of forecasting techniques and planning heuristics. Understanding of ATP, inventory planning, procurement, and manufacturing processes. SAP Integration Skills APO-ECC/S4HANA Integration CIF Monitoring and Troubleshooting SAP PP, MM, SD Integration ALE/IDoc Concepts Master Data Management Technical Awareness APO Master Data Planning Books and Data Views Interactive Planning Macros and Alerts SAP HANA concepts Basic ABAP debugging knowledge Other Requirements 6 years of SAP APO experience. Multiple global implementation and rollout projects. Strong expertise in PP/DS and Supply Chain Planning optimization. Experience leading workshops and solution design sessions. Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Disclaimer Privacy Statement Terms of use Sitemap Raise a Grievance We use cookies on our site. Please read more about cookies policy here. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. 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