SAP APO SNP/PPDS Consultant

My client, a large consultancy, is in need of an SAP APO SNP/PPDS Consultant for a 12 month contract inside IR35 based in Manchester offering 3-4 days remote work per week.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in functional consulting experience in SAP APO, Must be strong in SAP APO SNP and PPDS modules( both implementation and support engagements), Expert Knowledge in SCM APO - SNP, PPDS, Integrated Supply Chain Modeling (CIF), Live Cache, SNP/PPDS configuration and flow, APO Demand planning and IBP Control tower, SAP APO System expert for different modules, versions. Excellent knowledge of integration with SAP MM, PP, SD & Logistics module, Should have worked on SNP Deployment Optimizer, SNP Heuristics, PPDS planning board, PPDS Optimizer and heuristics, Master data, etc.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a lead position and have excellent experience in client management and ability to independently deliver work, Resolve post implementation issues in post go live support and enhancements done to improve productivity and performance of the SAP system, Daily troubleshooting of user queries and resolution of issues. Identify gaps, issues and work around solutions, Act as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems, Document functional designs, test cases and results. Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements, Work self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to more junior members, SAP Supply Chain Planning consultant capable to provide solutions to complex medium term (Tactical) and operational planning methodologies, Experience as SAP Functional Consultant with Domain experience in the areas of Supply Chain Planning.