SAP SCM APO PP/DS Advanced Consultant Job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania US

SAP SCM APO PP/DS Advanced Consultant

The SAP Production Planning/Demand Scheduling (PP/DS) consultant is responsible for successful delivery of planning process transformation, change management technology initiatives leveraging APO PP/DS. The consultant will leverage their subject matter expertise in the area of production planning processes as well as APO PP/DS solution design, build, customization, test deployment towards various client engagements. The consultant will develop functional and technical documentation and lead workshops. The consultant will lead the team of consultants and subcontractors, and coordinate with other teams for successful delivery of integrated solutions. The Consultant will leverage project management skills to develop detailed task plan towards timely completion of project milestones. The consultant will manage client relationships and will drive consensus on complex business solutions. The candidate should have demonstrated capability to analyze business and technical requirements; and develop solutions to address the requirements. The consultant must possess subject matter expertise in production planning processes of one or more industries. The candidate should demonstrate deep understanding of SAP package solution implementation tools and methodologies. IBM Global Business Services: Join a Leader. Consult with us. IBM Global Business Services helps top-tier clients solve their most complex business and technical issues. As a GBS consultant, you will deliver innovative business consulting, business process design, systems integration, and application design and management to leading commercial and public sector organizations in 17 industries worldwide. With access to resources that only a global leader can provide, as a consultant you will learn valuable skills, gain access to a vast and diverse network of talented professionals, and enjoy unparalleled career, training, and educational opportunities. Visit ibm.com/consulting/careers for more information. Required * Associate's Degree/College Diploma * At least 3 years experience in Application development/process transformation experience and Supply Chain Management focus in recent 3-4 years * At least 3 years experience in SAP APO, by completing at least 2 full lifecycle APO PP/DS implementations * At least 1 year experience in of PP/DS planning and scheduling engines and hands-on experience implementing complex solutions using Heuristics, CTM and Optimizer * At least 1 year experience in of PP/DS master data : Product Master, PPM, PDS * Basic knowledge in of configuring the planning board, planning table, alerts, product view, production planning procedures * Basic knowledge in of implementing various planning strategies, block planning, campaign planning, characteristic dependent planning, variant configuration, CTP * Readiness to travel Up to 4 days a week (home on weekends-based on project requirements) * English: Basic knowledge Preferred * Bachelor's Degree * At least 5 years experience in Application development/process transformation experience and Supply Chain Management focus in recent 3-4 years * At least 5 years experience in SAP APO, by completing at least 2 full lifecycle APO PP/DS implementations * At least 3 years experience in of PP/DS planning and scheduling engines and hands-on experience implementing complex solutions using Heuristics, CTM and Optimizer * At least 3 years experience in of PP/DS master data : Product Master, PPM, PDS * At least 2 years experience in of configuring the planning board, planning table, alerts, product view, production planning procedures * At least 2 years experience in of implementing various planning strategies, block planning, campaign planning, characteristic dependent planning, variant configuration, CTP * Certified in SAP APO * English : Intermediate Additional information As the majority of our work is performed at client sites with significant travel required, applicants must live near major metropolitan airports. To be an official applicant to IBM, you must submit a resume and online application. Resumes submitted remain active for six months. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DICEIDIBMIIRC