Senior Specialist - SAP

This is a critical role related to the implementation of process and technology solutions for the diagnosis, analysis, and transformation of the Demand and Supply Planning functions in a project. As a SAP APO DP and SNP Lead, your key responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and assisting in building successful implementations of SAP APO DP and SNP in customer organizations. You will also collaborate with Sales and Delivery Teams to support the growth of Services Business around APO in alignment with Organizational strategy and goals. Moreover, mentoring Junior APO Team members on APO DP and SNP will be a crucial aspect of your role. Additionally, you will drive the development of Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO DP and SNP to reduce the overall cost to serve. To excel in this role, you should have at least 10 years of Supply Chain Planning experience, with a minimum of 8 years specifically in SAP APO DP and SNP modules. You should have led at least 3 end-to-end APO DP and SNP implementations, excluding rollouts. Experience in SAP IBP and SAP certification would be advantageous. Deep process understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain planning, familiarity or expertise with the SCOR model, and proficiency in at least 2 industries such as CPG, Chemical, Automotive, or Life Sciences are essential. Your technical expertise should encompass a good understanding of all modules of SAP APO with a specialization in DP and SNP. You should possess extensive knowledge and experience in end-to-end APO implementation projects in Process and Discrete industries. Your ability to lead Design workshops, architect end-to-end solutions using APO DP and SNP, work on complex configuration scenarios, and write functional specifications for customizations will be critical. Experience in Lifecycle planning, Promotional planning, forecasting using Advanced Statistical algorithms, and expertise in either SNP Optimizer and/or CTM, Deployment, and TLB are desired. Furthermore, you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a positive attitude, flexibility, and maturity to work in challenging client environments. Conducting trainings and mentoring junior APO team members will also be part of your responsibilities. Bristlecone, the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain, is committed to empowering customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency to thrive on change. With transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement, and Digitalization, Bristlecone offers a comprehensive portfolio of services. As an equal opportunity employer, Bristlecone values diversity and inclusion in its workforce. As a part of the Information Security responsibilities, you are required to understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines, and procedures to protect organizational data and Information Systems. Participation in information security training, reporting of suspected security breaches, and compliance with additional information security responsibilities pertinent to your job role are essential aspects of this position.,