SAP PP Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a skilled professional to design and support the SAP Production Planning module. The role involves understanding client needs, configuring systems, and providing training. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in technology and business solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
• Ability to conduct system testing and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Design and support the SAP PP module.
• Conduct system testing and validate results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within SAP PP.

Skills

Make-to-Stock (MTS)

Make-to-Order (MTO)

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Consumption-based planning methods

Discrete production

Revised Environmental Model (REM)

Planning time fences

Lot sizing procedures

Backflush

Resource planning

Capacity requirements

Scrap and special procurement types

Routing procedures

Shop floor control

Job description

Inclusion without Exception

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in, through equitable workplace policies and processes.

About TCS

TCS is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization with over 55 years of experience partnering with the world’s largest businesses. Our portfolio includes business, technology, and engineering services delivered through our unique Location Independent Agile delivery model. As part of the Tata group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS employs over 612,000 consultants across 55 countries. We generated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and are listed on the BSE and NSE in India. TCS is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and community work, featured in indices like the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good Emerging Index.

Skills and Responsibilities

1. Design and Support: Design, implement, and support the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, understanding client needs, configuring the system, and providing training.
2. Business Process Mapping: Understand and map business processes to SAP PP, configuring the module for optimal operation.
3. Testing and Support: Conduct system testing, validate results, and offer ongoing support and training to end-users.
4. Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for SAP PP processes and configurations, and provide end-user training.
5. Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the SAP PP module to ensure smooth operation.
6. Collaboration: Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and support.

Key Skills for Resume

• Questions on Make-to-Stock (MTS) vs. Make-to-Order (MTO) strategies.
• Understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of consumption-based planning methods.
• Differentiation between Discrete and REM (Revised Environmental Model) production.
• Questions on MRP types, groups, and areas.
• Understanding planning time fences and lot sizing procedures.
• Ability to explain backflush and its use cases.
• Knowledge of resource planning, capacity requirements, scrap, and special procurement types.
• Understanding routing procedures and shop floor control.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Please inform Human Resources if accommodations are needed during recruitment.

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Qualified candidates will be contacted within two weeks. We encourage you to apply for other suitable opportunities.