Job Title: SAP SAC Planning Consultant
Experience: 4 6 Years
Location: Bangalore / Coimbatore
Budget: Up to 18.5 LPA
Open Positions: 15
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant with strong expertise in analytics, planning, and dashboard development. The role involves designing and delivering scalable analytics and planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud while collaborating with business and technical teams to support data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities 1. Solution Design & Development
- Work closely with business stakeholders and functional consultants to understand reporting and planning requirements.
- Design and develop interactive dashboards, stories, and analytics applications in SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Utilize SAC features such as charts, tables, KPIs, input controls, linked analysis, and story filters.
- Build and manage SAC data models, including planning models where required.
- Implement calculated measures, restricted measures, hierarchies, parameters, and formulas effectively.
- Data Integration
- Establish and manage Live and Import connections with various data sources such as:
- SAP BW (BEx Queries)
- SAP HANA Calculation Views
- S/4HANA CDS Views
- Other cloud or on-premise sources using OData, REST APIs, or Cloud Connector
- Work with technical teams to ensure proper data provisioning and modeling.
- Advanced Functionalities
- Develop Analytic Applications using JavaScript scripting for advanced functionality.
- Implement features such as Linked Widgets, Bookmarks, Smart Insights, and Story Filters.
- Utilize capabilities like Search to Insight, Smart Predict, and Data Analyzer for enhanced analytics.
- SAC Planning
- Design and implement planning models and planning versions.
- Configure data input forms, forecasting, and simulations.
- Implement value driver trees, allocations, and data actions for planning processes.
- Support business processes such as financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Performance Optimization & Testing
- Optimize dashboard and story performance through best practices in modeling and design.
- Conduct unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Troubleshoot issues related to data accuracy, refreshes, and report performance.
- Maintain documentation for developed solutions and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 36 years of experience in BI/Analytics, including at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Strong expertise in dashboard development, data modeling, and SAC scripting.
- Experience connecting SAC with SAP BW, S/4HANA, or SAP HANA.
- Understanding of business processes such as finance, sales, logistics, or HR.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA Studio, or Embedded Analytics.
- Familiarity with SAP Datasphere.
- Experience with SAC Mobile and responsive dashboard design.
- Exposure to predictive analytics or AI-based insights in SAC.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.
Skill Matrix (Expected Proficiency) SkillRating (Out of 10)Develop analytics solutions (dashboards, stories, data models)8 9Data integration and accuracy management8 9Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting8 9Performance optimization of SAC applications8 9Documentation and best practices8 9JavaScript for analytic applications6 7Agile methodology experience4 5Testing and sprint participation7 8English communication (written & verbal)7 8Learning attitude and adaptability7 8Self-discipline and commitment7 8
Skills: sac,sac scripting,bi/analytics,s/4hana,sales & distribution,logistics,sap hana,sap finance,dashboard development,data modeling,sap bw
