SAP Planning Consultant (Onsite) :: Raritan, NJ (Relocation Yes)

DMS Vision•Frisco, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The SAP Planning Consultant will work with business stakeholders to gather and validate planning requirements and configure, enhance, and support SAP APO and SAP S/4HANA planning solutions. The role covers demand forecasting, supply and network planning, production planning and scheduling, planning analytics, and integration with ECC/S/4HANA and external systems. The consultant will design and execute testing, prepare functional documentation, provide Level 2 and Level 3 application support, and deliver user training and workshops. The role also includes assessing business changes and improvement opportunities, monitoring supply chain KPIs, supporting change management and go-live stabilization, and coordinating onsite and offshore project teams. The position is onsite in Raritan, New Jersey, and is listed for a six-month duration with relocation available.

Requirements

Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA and ECC architecture, with deep expertise in SAP APO modules including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), and Global Available to Promise (GATP).
7–10 years of hands-on SAP APO experience.
Participation in at least two end-to-end implementation projects covering blueprinting, realization, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Expertise in APO planning functionalities, including demand forecasting, supply planning, network planning, production scheduling, and distribution planning.
Experience configuring and customizing APO planning processes for complex business and supply chain requirements.
Knowledge of master data setup and integration, including Material Master, BOMs, Routings, PDSPPMs, Locations, and Resources across ECC/S/4HANA and APO.
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, supply planning, production planning, distribution, and scheduling best practices.
Experience with planning-related SAP Fiori apps and understanding of user experience and interface design principles for planning scenarios.
Hands-on system testing experience, including unit testing, integration testing, and UAT.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including fit-gap analysis and proposing scalable solutions.
Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation using tools such as BPMN and SAP Solution Manager.
Experience monitoring and optimizing APO planning performance.

Responsibilities

Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate SAP APO and S/4HANA planning requirements.
Configure and enhance SAP APO and S/4HANA planning solutions, including demand forecasting, supply and network planning, production planning, scheduling parameters, and planning analytics.
Collaborate with technical and integration teams to support data flow and integration between APO, S/4HANA, and external systems.
Design, develop, and execute unit, integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles.
Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including User Requirement Specifications, functional specifications, process flows, and solution design documents.
Provide Level 2 and Level 3 application maintenance and support for APO and S/4HANA planning solutions.
Conduct end-user training sessions and functional workshops.
Analyze new business demands and evaluate changes to existing planning processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs, configuration, traceability, and test scenarios.
Identify process optimization opportunities and recommend practical improvements.
Coordinate and lead onsite and offshore project teams to support collaboration, timelines, and project milestones.
Monitor and analyze supply chain KPIs, including forecast accuracy, service level, inventory, and production adherence, and recommend corrective or optimization measures.
Support change management, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization for APO enhancements or S/4HANA planning transformations.