Sap Ibp Consultant (SAP APO, PPDS, OMP)

Randstad; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza IT Center of Excellence in Hyderabad invites a Professional IT Application Expert to support Sales & Operations Planning using SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, and OMP. You will design and implement planning solutions for global demand and production, collaborating with stakeholders and IT teams to deliver scalable results.

The role focuses on system configuration, testing, data migration, and user training, with a commitment to global standards and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, and/or OMP planning solutions.
• Translate business requirements into IT solutions in supply chain planning domains.
• Solid understanding of demand planning, supply planning, and production planning processes.
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP/GxP) is preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or a related field; additional business qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills in a global environment.
• Self-driven, accountable, and motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as an IT Business Partner supporting SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, and OMP solutions across global planning functions.
• Design and implement demand, supply, and production planning solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with global business stakeholders, SMEs, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
• Lead system configuration, functional design, testing, data migration, and user training activities.
• Ensure adherence to global standards, governance frameworks, and quality/GMP compliance requirements.
• Provide third-level support for complex incidents and contribute to resolving critical system issues.
• Mentor external consultants and contribute to continuous improvements, innovation, and adoption of new technologies such as analytics and automation tools.

Skills

SAP IBP

SAP APO PPDS

OMP

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Professional IT Application Expert Sales and Operations Planning (SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, OMP)

Location: Hyderabad, India The actual location of this job is in Hyderabad, India.Join our Global IT Center of Excellence team as an IT Application Expert supporting Sales & Operations Planning solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SAP planning technologies, enabling global demand, supply, and production planning processes while driving digital transformation across the organization.This is an officefirst role. Working together in person supports close, realtime collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week). What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Act as an IT Business Partner supporting SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, and OMP solutions across global planning functions.
• Design and implement demand, supply, and production planning solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with global business stakeholders, SMEs, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
• Lead system configuration, functional design, testing, data migration, and user training activities.
• Ensure adherence to global standards, governance frameworks, and quality/GMP compliance requirements.
• Provide third-level support for complex incidents and contribute to resolving critical system issues.
• Mentor external consultants and contribute to continuous improvements, innovation, and adoption of new technologies such as analytics and automation tools.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience in SAP IBP, SAP APO PPDS, and/or OMP planning solutions.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into IT solutions in supply chain planning domains.
• Solid understanding of demand planning, supply planning, and production planning processes.
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP/GxP) is preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or a related field; additional business qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills in a global environment.
• Self-driven, accountable, and motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset.

About LonzaAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyones ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.