Job Description
ROLE: SAP APO DP consultant
Role Description
- The APO DP consultant role is for enabling implementation or Application Support of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of Demand Planning functions in a project. The following are key responsibilities Designing, configuration, Testing, training and documentation in SAP APO DP projects in customer organizations.
- A team player willing to learn and contribute within the Organization on APO DP
- Help with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO DP and reduce the overall cost to serve
Qualifications And Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in SAP APO DP module
- Experience in at least 2 APO DP 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 Demand planning process
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Good level of expertise in APO DP.
- Ability to design and primarily configure APO DP 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, integration with BW etc
- Basic understanding of ECC Master data specifically around Sales Order management SD
Hands On Experience
- Configuring
- Statistical forecasting using causal and time series methods
- Promotional planning
- Lifecycle planning
- Collaborative planning i.e. consensus based
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
Responsibilities
- Good level of expertise in APO DP.
- Ability to design and primarily configure APO DP 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, integration with BW etc
- Basic understanding of ECC Master data specifically around Sales Order management SD
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in SAP APO DP module
- Experience in at least 2 APO DP projects i.e. can include Support or rollouts
- Exposure to ECC would be an advantage
About Us
ABOUT US
Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency to thrive on change.
Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.
Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .
Information Security Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.
