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 Specialist

Experience : 5 to 8 Years

Job Type : Full-Time / Contract

Work Mode : On-site / Hybrid (as per client requirement)

Location : : As per company norms

Notice Period : Immediate to 30 Days

Job 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 PMT

Client - Germany Based MNC Company

IMMEDIATE JOINERS ONLY

5 to 8 Years