Sap Scm Apo Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION*** The SAP PP/DS Functional Consultant will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing scalable SAP manufacturing solutions, configuring PP/DS functionalities, supporting end-to-end implementations, and providing post-go-live support. The consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between PP/DS and other SAP modules such as PP, MM, SD, EWM, PM, and IBP where applicable. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of production planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning, order sequencing, heuristics, and manufacturing best practices. Roles and Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities Analyze business requirements and conduct Fit-Gap analysis. Design and configure SAP Embedded PP/DS solutions. Configure production planning and detailed scheduling processes. Implement planning procedures, heuristics, and scheduling strategies. Configure production versions, resources, and planning master data. Optimize finite capacity planning and resource utilization. Configure and maintain Planning Boards and Alert Monitor. Support product heuristics, pegging, sequencing, and order scheduling. Monitor and improve production planning performance. Analyze planning exceptions and recommend process improvements. Implementation Responsibilities Participate in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation and rollout projects. Prepare Functional Specifications (FS) for custom developments. Coordinate with ABAP developers for enhancements and interfaces. Execute configuration, unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Support cutover planning, Go-Live, and Hypercare activities. Prepare solution documentation and knowledge transfer materials. Production Support Resolve PP/DS production support incidents. Perform root cause analysis for planning and scheduling issues. Support enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives. Work with business users to resolve planning exceptions and optimize planning processes.