Job Description

ROLE: SAP APO DP and SNP Lead

Role Description

This is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of the Demand and Supply Planning functions in a project.
The following are key responsibilities Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO DP and SNP in customer organizations.
Liaising with Sales and Delivery Teams to help grow the Services Business around APO in line with Organizational strategy and goals
Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO DP and SNP
Drive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO DP and SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve.

Qualifications And Experience

10 plus years of Supply Chain Planning experience, at least 8 years in SAP APO DP and SNP modules
At least 3 end to end APO DP and 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 atleast 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 DP and 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 DP and 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
Experience in Lifecycle planning, Promotional planning, forecasting using Advanced Statistical algorithms, deep expertise in either SNP Optimizer and or CTM, Deployment and TLB
Very good understanding of ECC Master data from planning standpoint
Basic understanding of SAP PP or SD.

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.

Responsibilities

This is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of the Demand and Supply Planning functions in a project.
The following are key responsibilities Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO DP and SNP in customer organizations.
Liaising with Sales and Delivery Teams to help grow the Services Business around APO in line with Organizational strategy and goals
Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO DP and SNP
Drive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO DP and SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve.

Qualifications

10 plus years of Supply Chain Planning experience, at least 8 years in SAP IBP
At least 3 end to end APO DP and SNP implementations not including rollouts
Experience in SAP IBP and SAP certification would be an added 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.

Senior Specialist - SAP