The APO SNP Lead role is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of Supply Planning functions in a project.
The following are key responsibilities Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO SNP in customer organizations.
Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO SNP
Drive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of experience in SAP APO SNP modules
At least 2 end to end APO SNP implementations not including rollouts
Experience in SAP IBP and SAP certification would be an added advantage
PROCESS KNOWLEDGE
Deep Process understanding of end to end Supply Chain planning, familiarity or expertise with SCOR model is preferred, technology agnostic
Expertise in at-least 2 industries e.g. CPG, Chemical, Automotive, Life Sciences etc
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Good level of understanding of all modules of SAP APO with expertise in SNP.
Deep knowledge and experience in end to end APO implementation projects in Process and Discrete industries.
Ability to lead and conduct Design workshops in front of an audience comprising of both Business and IT teams.
Ability to architect an end to end solution using APO SNP while understanding the integration aspects between different modules within APO as well as of APO with ERP systems
Ability to work on complex configuration scenarios along with writing functional specifications for complex customizations
Very good understanding of ECC Master data from planning standpoint
Basic understanding of SAP PP
EXPERIENCE AND DEEP EXPERTISE
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
Expertise in Cost modelling
Detailed configuration level knowledge in setting up Optimizer profiles along with related master data
Expertise in 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 with Fair Share rules and Deployment Optimizer
VMI i.e added advantage
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
Conduct trainings and be a mentor for junior APO team members
