SAP ABAP Developer

Heres a well-structured and comprehensive Job Description (JD) for an ABAP Developer with mandatory expertise in APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer) and PMT (Product Master Tool) for professionals with 5 to 8 years of experience :Job Title : ABAP Developer APO & PMT SpecialistExperience : 5 to 8 YearsJob Type : Full-Time / ContractWork Mode : On-site / Hybrid (as per client requirement)Location : : As per company normsNotice Period : Immediate to 30 DaysJob Summary :We are looking for a skilled SAP ABAP Developer with strong experience in APO (Advanced Planner & Optimizer) and PMT (Product Master Tool). The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting ABAP solutions integrated with APO and PMT modules, ensuring high-quality deliverables, smooth operations, and optimized system performance.You will work closely with business teams, functional consultants, and SAP BASIS teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions.Key Responsibilities :1. ABAP Development & Customization :- Develop, enhance, and maintain ABAP programs, reports, forms, and interfaces related to APO and PMT.- Design and implement custom solutions based on business and project requirements.- Debug, analyze, and optimize ABAP code for better system performance.- Create and modify SmartForms, Adobe Forms, BAPIs, BADIs, and User Exits for APO integration.2. APO Module Support :- Collaborate with functional consultants to develop custom enhancements for SAP APO.- Configure and enhance CIF (Core Interface) between APO and ECC systems.- Troubleshoot and resolve APO-related integration issues.- Work on planning objects, heuristics, and optimizer models within APO.3. PMT Integration & Development :- Develop ABAP objects supporting PMT-related processes and master data integration.- Ensure seamless integration between PMT and other SAP modules.- Maintain PMT configurations and resolve technical issues in coordination with functional teams.4. Testing, Documentation & Deployment :- Support unit testing, integration testing, and UAT phases for all ABAP developments.- Create and maintain technical documentation for developed objects and processes.- Collaborate with QA and deployment teams for smooth rollout of solutions.5. Collaboration & Support :- Work with cross-functional teams, including BASIS, Functional, and Business users.- Provide production support and resolve defects/issues within SLAs.- Suggest process improvements and recommend ABAP best practices.Required Skills & Qualifications :Technical Skills :- Core Expertise : SAP ABAP development (5+ years).Mandatory Expertise : - APO (Advanced Planner & Optimizer) : CIF, planning objects, heuristics, optimizer configurations, integration. - PMT (Product Master Tool) : ABAP developments, data integration, and enhancements.- Hands-on experience with BAPIs, BADIs, RFCs, ALE/IDocs, SmartForms, Adobe Forms, and Workflows.- Strong understanding of OOABAP (Object-Oriented ABAP) programming concepts.- Good exposure to performance tuning and code optimization techniques.- Knowledge of integration points between SAP APO, ECC, and PMT.Additional Skills :- Familiarity with SAP HANA and Fiori/UI5 development is an added advantage.- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.Qualifications :- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.- 5 to 8 years of experience as an SAP ABAP Developer with APO and PMT exposure.- SAP ABAP certification preferred but not mandatory.- Sample Job Titles for Sourcing- SAP ABAP Developer APO & PMT- ABAP Consultant with APO & PMT- SAP Technical Consultant (APO + PMT)- ABAP Developer with APO and PMTClient - Germany Based MNC CompanyIMMEDIATE JOINERS ONLY5 to 8 Years (ref:hirist.tech)