Senior SAP Plan‑to‑Deliver (P2D) Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Consultant responsible for end‑to‑end demand and supply planning processes within SAP S/4HANA and related planning solutions.
Responsibilities
Solution Design and Architecture
- Design SAP S/4HANA S&OP solutions.
- Define demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization processes.
- Align planning processes with production, procurement, and sales.
- Ensure integration across supply chain and finance.
Implementation and Configuration
- Configure SAP planning solutions (IBP/APO/S&OP).
- Set up forecasting models and planning cycles.
- Enable scenario planning and simulations.
- Support integration with ERP and execution systems.
Project Management & Delivery
- Define scope and timelines for S&OP workstreams.
- Lead planning workshops with business stakeholders.
- Support testing and go‑live.
- Coordinate data integration and migration.
Collaboration and Communication
- Act as liaison between supply chain, finance, and IT.
- Translate business needs into planning solutions.
- Provide training and documentation.
Performance Optimization
- Improve forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
- Optimize inventory and service levels.
- Enhance visibility into supply chain KPIs.
- Leverage analytics for decision support.
Job Requirements
Key Skills
- SAP IBP / APO / S&OP expertise
- Demand and supply planning
- Forecasting models
- Inventory optimization
- Integration with ERP systems
Soft Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking
- Workshop facilitation
- Cross‑functional mindset
Essential Requirements
- Fluent English
- SAP ECC and S/4HANA experience
- Manufacturing experience (REQUIRED)
- Automotive experience (plus)
- 1–2 full lifecycle implementations
- This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on design, configuration, and business impact in a complex S/4HANA transformation.