Application Lead
Accenture
5 - 10 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 13/09/2025
Job Description
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : SAP SCM APO Advanced Planning & Optimization
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: A professional SAP SCM APO DP consultant with configuration, implementation, and support role for the Demand Planning component of SAP APO, with a strong focus on business process optimization, stakeholder communication, technical setup, and ongoing end-user support. Roles & Responsibilities: - Gather and analyze business requirements for demand planning, translate them into SAP APO DP solutions, and ensure alignment with supply chain goals. - Configure and support the SAP APO DP module, including Planning Areas, Planning Books, Characteristic Value Combinations (CVCs), forecasting profiles, macros, data realignment, statistical forecasts, and process chains. - Integrate APO DP with other SAP modules (e.g., SNP for Supply Network Planning, ECC for master data and transaction data through CIF). - Design and implement new processes for demand planning, lifecycle management, and promotional planning, using SAP’s modeling and forecasting tools. - Monitor and optimize batch and background jobs related to DP, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis for system failures. - Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT architects, and project teams globally to ensure effective solution design and rollout. - Document technical and functional requirements, prepare test scripts, and lead/participate in unit, integration, and regression testing for new implementations and enhancements. - Provide training and guidance to end-users and junior consultants, conduct workshops on SAP DP functionalities and best practices - Support master data setup and maintenance (products, locations, planning hierarchies). - Stay current with latest SAP developments and trends in supply chain management and demand planning, recommending improvements as needed - Collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities. - Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards. Professional & Technical Skills: - In-depth knowledge of demand forecasting techniques, supply chain processes, and integration with other SAP and non-SAP systems. - Proficiency in statistical analysis, data visualization, and the use of tools such as SAP BW, Tableau, or Power BI for reporting and analysis. - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate business needs into technical solutions - Experience supporting cross-functional teams and global supply chain projects, with exposure to change management and user adoption. - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in SAP SCM APO Advanced Planning & Optimization. - Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and practices. - Experience with application design and architecture. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues effectively. - Familiarity with project management methodologies. Additional Information: - Strong hands-on experience (typically 3+ years) in SAP SCM APO Demand Planning configuration and business process consulting, including at least one or more full-cycle SAP APO implementations. - This position is based at our Hyderabad office. - A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time education
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