S4 Plan Consultant

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA and ECC architecture with deep expertise in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and its core modules, including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Global Available to Promise (GATP). • 710 years of hands-on experience in SAP APO, including participation in at least two end to end implementation projects covering blueprinting, realization, testing, deployment, and post go live support. • Proven expertise in APO planning functionalities, including demand forecasting, supply planning, network planning, production scheduling, and distribution planning. • Extensive experience in configuring and customizing APO planning processes to align with complex business and supply chain requirements. • Strong knowledge of master data setup and integration, including Material Master, BOMs, Routings, PDS/PPMs, Locations, and Resources across ECC/S/4HANA and APO. • Solid understanding of end to end supply chain processes, including demand planning, supply planning, production planning, distribution, and scheduling best practices. • Experience working with planning-related SAP Fiori apps and an understanding of user experience and interface design principles in planning scenarios. • Hands-on experience in system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet business expectations and quality standards. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform fitgap analysis and propose effective, scalable solutions. • Proficient in business process modeling and documentation using tools such as BPMN and SAP Solution Manager. • Experience in monitoring and optimizing APO planning performance, including analysis of key planning KPIs and system performance indicators. • Good understanding of integration touchpoints between APO and SAP modules such as SD, MM, PP, WM/EWM, as well as external systems. • Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, with experience working in collaborative, cross functional project teams. • Ability to act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, effectively eliciting, documenting, validating requirements, and ensuring solution traceability through testing. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in leading workshops, design discussions, and stakeholder presentations. • Strong knowledge of supply chain KPIs and metrics, including forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, and production adherence. • Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate onsite and offshore teams, ensuring effective collaboration, timely delivery, and high quality project execution. Roles & Respon sibilities • Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate planning requirements related to SAP APO (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP S/4HANA Planning functionalities. • Configure and enhance SAP APO and S/4HANA planning solutions, including demand forecasting, supply and network planning, production planning, scheduling parameters, and planning analytics to meet business objectives. • Collaborate closely with technical and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow and integration between APO, S/4HANA (PP/MM/SD), and external systems. • Design, develop, and execute testing cycles including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate planning configurations and business scenarios. • Prepare and maintain comprehensive functional documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), functional specifications, process flows, and solution design documents, in line with organizational standards. • Provide application maintenance and support for APO and S/4HANA planning solutions, delivering Level 2 and Level 3 support to key business users as required. • Conduct end user training sessions and functional workshops to enable effective adoption of APO and S/4HANA planning capabilities and best practices. • Analyze new business demands and evaluate changes to existing planning processes for small, medium, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs, ensuring accurate configuration, clear traceability, and well defined test scenarios. • Identify process optimization opportunities within APO and S/4HANA planning frameworks and recommend practical, value driven improvements. • Coordinate and lead onsite and offshore project teams, ensuring effective collaboration, adherence to timelines, and successful delivery of project milestones. • Monitor and analyze planning and supply chain KPIs (forecast accuracy, service level, inventory, production adherence), and recommend corrective or optimization measures. • Support change management activities, assisting users during transitions to APO enhancements or S/4HANA planning transformations, including cutover and post go live stabilization. Salary Range $110,000-$140,000 years TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-SP1