SAP PPDS Architect

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Job Description:

SAP Application Services Architect for Production Planning Detailed Scheduling (PPDS).

• Be actively involved in the preparation, conceptualization, realization and Go Live of customer implementation projects
• Facilitate and lead Discovery (Fit to Standard) Workshops to better define scope and Business Processes and to identify gaps in the process
• Perform feasibility studies and process design reviews
• Take responsibility from time to time as team lead and support respective line manager(s) in people development tasks
• Develop detailed plan of process implementation
• Lead industry / corporate process implementation across all related applications (SAP/non-SAP)
• Develop and assure quality of process models
• Demonstrate profound knowledge of modeling standards and tools (Signavio)
• Assist in the development of the overall project plan (scoping process) as well as individual work plans; acting as liaison with client for troubleshooting (investigates, analyses, and solves software problems)
• Analyze and map clients’ business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients’ needs

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline, and a minimum of seven years’ progressive experience
• A minimum of 7+ years of SAP Consulting experience. Graduate degree a plus.
• Expertise in Production Planning Detailed Scheduling (PPDS); familiarity with core functions in IBP, APO Stack, MRP, MPS, etc.
• Core ECC Logistics: PP, PP-PI, and strong integration knowledge with MM, QM, PLM, SD, etc.
• Familiarity with integration to Manufacturing (shop Floor) DMC, MEE, MII, etc.
• Familiarity with integration to SCM Execution (EWM, TM), etc.
• Experience in Discrete industries (Automotive, Hi-Tech, IM&C, A&D), and related business processes
• Formal SAP certification in a related application area is a plus
• ABAP development and debugging skills a plus
• Experience with SAP Implementation Methodologies (RISE, Signavio, Lean-IX, Walk Me, CALM, ASAP, Activate, Sprints, Solution Manager, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP Model Companies (LOB & Industry), Premium Engagement offerings, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the client
• Ability to act as a team lead, work-stream lead, and/or Project Management capability

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