Senior Technical Lead

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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 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 Must Have Skills SAP S4HANA SAP S4HANA SAP ECC SAP ECC SAP SCM APO - Demand Planning (DP) SAP SCM APO - Demand Planning (DP) 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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