Specialist - SAP-SAP ABAP APO

Bristlecone; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone is seeking an experienced SAP ABAP APO Consultant to lead development, enhancements, and support for SAP APO applications. The role involves integrating APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes to ensure seamless functionality and high performance.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, mentor junior members, and ensure adherence to coding standards while staying updated on SAP APO technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on SAP ABAP development and APO experience.
• Strong expertise in SAP APO modules: DP, SNP, IO.
• Experience integrating APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA.
• Proficient ABAP programming, ABAP Objects, OOP concepts, SAP HANA.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of SAP APO solutions.
• Gather and translate functional requirements into technical specs.
• Develop, test, and deploy APO modules: DP, SNP, IO.
• Integrate APO with ECC and S/4HANA ensuring data consistency.
• Optimize APO processes and performance; identify bottlenecks.

Skills

SAP ABAP

APO

SAP HANA

OOPs

Fiori UI5

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP ABAP APO Consultant to lead and drive the development, enhancement, and support of SAP APO applications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in integrating APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP ABAP development and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP ABAP APO Consultant to lead and drive the development, enhancement, and support of SAP APO applications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in integrating APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP ABAP development and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP APO solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop, test, and deploy SAP APO modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Integrate SAP APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems, ensuring data consistency and efficient data exchange.
• Optimize APO processes and performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAP APO applications, resolving issues promptly.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Document and maintain technical specifications, design documents, and knowledge base articles.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP APO technologies and trends, and propose innovative solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in SAP ABAP development and SAP APO.
• Proven expertise in developing and supporting SAP APO applications, with a strong understanding of APO modules.
• Experience in integrating SAP APO with SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes is mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP ABAP programming, including ABAP Objects, OOPs concepts, and SAP HANA.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and its integration capabilities.
• Experience with SAP Fiori and UI5 development is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

About Us

ABOUT US

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI‑powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

Information Security Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.