Senior SAP APO Demand Planning (DP) Functional Consultant

Your Role

Will be part of several client projects as a Senior APO-DP Functional Consultant.  One client has already implemented a DP solution based on multiple planning books.  However, a new plant must be incorporated. Below are examples of key activities and required tasks as part of the project:

• Check the current APO planning books and be able to understand the overall planning process and create helpful documentation based on the current process
• Lead some workshops with the users to help them understand the changes required and how these changes will be incorporated in the current process
• Make a detailed list of the changes per category such as planning book fields, process chain, data extraction, etc.
• Perform SAP prototyping and analysis tasks on new requirements that need to be explored
• Identify any add-on objects and enhancements required
• Draft the overall design of the add-on objects and enhancements
• Plan and handle the configuration, development, testing and documentation
• Work closely with Project Lead/Manager by sending status reports religiously and raising issues/risks as early as possible
• Handle medium to complex APO configuration and development
• Support users during UAT and Go-live to fix any defects and performance issues and assist users in general
• Plan and execute PRD migration
• Liaise with other teams (Basis, SAP OTC, BI) 

Your Profile

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s/College Degree
• 8-10 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Minimum 6 years working experience in Support / SAP implementation project
• Advanced knowledge on APO demand planning, particularly planning books, is required. This covers both configuration, development and testing of the planning books.
• Basic knowledge of GATP is required
• Basic knowledge on integration with other systems is required
• With skills & experience to perform own tasks review
• With strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• With skills & experience to lead a team and perform peer review 
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• SAP certification is a plus
• Experience in SAP HANA is a plus
• Exposure on other SAP modules like SD, MM, etc. is a plus

What you’ll like about working here

• We promote Diversity & Inclusion as we believe diversity of thought fuels excellence and innovation.
• In Capgemini, we enable people to be the architects of their career growth. We equip people to augment their potential by providing a wide array of career growth programs that empower them to get the future they want.
• Capgemini cultivates impactful experiences for its people that would aid in bringing out the best in them for them, for the company, and for their clients.

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities, Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary, to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity. Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodation that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law