Associate Manager - SAP-SAP APO

Job Description

Bristlecone India Limited is seeking an experienced SAP APO Demand Planning Lead to join our SAP Planning – Delivery department. The Associate Manager will own end‑to‑end demand planning solutions, guide a team of consultants, and partner with business units to translate forecasting requirements into robust SAP APO implementations that enhance supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and configuration of SAP APO Demand Planning (DP) models, master data, and planning books.
• Drive end‑to‑end implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define forecasting strategies, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate SAP APO DP with SAP ECC, BW, and other enterprise systems, overseeing data flows and interfaces.
• Mentor and supervise a team of SAP consultants, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Develop and maintain demand planning processes, statistical models, and key performance indicators.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for users and business partners on APO DP functionality.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and provide ongoing support for production issues and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with governance, data quality standards, and change‑management procedures.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP APO Demand Planning, including configuration and integration.
• Proven track record of leading full‑cycle SAP APO DP implementation projects.
• Strong functional expertise in demand forecasting, statistical modeling, and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with SAP ECC, BW, and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, mentoring junior consultants and managing project teams.
• Relevant SAP APO certification or equivalent SAP training.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across India as required.
  
  

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.