Principal SAP APO PPDS Consultant

Overview

The Infosys Retail, Consumer Goods, and Logistics unit stands as a globally respected partner of choice, dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals through cutting-edge technology and seamless services. Our unit offers a dynamic forum where projects and teams can effectively learn, adopt, and excel in all technologies. We foster a vibrant community that leverages shared skills and experiences to deliver high-quality, value-enhanced solutions.

Join us and become part of a team that drives innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth in the retail, consumer goods, and logistics sector. Together, we can shape the future of these industries and achieve remarkable success.

• Analyze complex business processes to identify optimization opportunities and draft detailed requirement specifications that align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Define and develop solution architecture, steering customization and integration efforts based on thorough business analysis.
• Design and implement advanced customizations based on the ERP platform's capabilities and limitations and develop critical software applications in collaboration with the development team.
• Develop and implement complex integration workflows to connect the ERP system with external applications, while leading large-scale data migration strategies to ensure data integrity.
• Implement advanced performance optimization strategies focused on scalability, reliability, and user experience, while leading compliance initiatives through audits, to uphold security protocols and industry standards.
• Develop detailed documentation for complex ERP customizations and lead training workshops tailored to various user groups to ensure effective knowledge transfer.

• Expertise in ERP systems, architecture, and advanced customization techniques.
• Ability to design complex integration solutions and guide large-scale data migrations.
• Proactive problem-solving to streamline complex requirements.
• A strategic mindset to align technical solutions with business goals and market trends.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements, security protocols, and performance optimization methodologies.
• Sector-specific expertise for high quality project delivery.

• SAP S/4
  
  HANA embedded PPDS and/or APO PPDS.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA embedded PPDS and/or APO PPDS, including configuration and support.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs for production planning and detailed scheduling, then translate these into effective SAP S/4
  
  HANA PPDS solutions.
• Configure and customize the S/4
  
  HANA PPDS module, including master data, planning parameters, and heuristics, to meet specific business requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration of PPDS with other SAP modules (like PP, MM, SD) and relevant data transfer processes, such as CIF.

• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for the SAP PPDS system and its users.
• Participate in full lifecycle implementations, including design, build, testing, data migration, cutover, and post go-live support.
• Train end-users on PPDS functionalities and best practices.
• Develop detailed functional specifications for custom developments and enhancements, working closely with technical/ABAP teams.
• Experience with at least one, preferably multiple, full-lifecycle S/4
  
  HANA implementations.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing execution, MRP, capacity planning, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with the PPDS optimizer, heuristics, master data, and key integrations like CIF.
• Ability to write functional specifications and collaborate effectively with ABAP and other technical teams.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• Candidates authorized to work in…