SAP PP Consultant

Job Description JOB PURPOSE MSIL is in process of implementing the SAP solution to adopt Global Best practices and Digital transformation. Requirement is to have Techno-Functional expert in SAP production planning so that the skill and experience can be leveraged to ensure successful implementation and sustenance of SAP Project. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Facilitate the implementation and support of SAP PP as per Business Requirement. Collaborate with Core Business and SAP IT teams along with SI Partner for implementation of PP module as per Project Plan. Act as a liaison between the business functions and the technical team Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions identify, interpret, validate, and document business requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as production, Quality, procurement, finance etc., to understand business requirements and align and integrate SAP PP with other SAP modules and external systems. Map business requirements, processes, and objectives, Identify Gaps, issues develops necessary product modifications and provide work around solutions. Integrate SAP PP with other SAP modules and external systems, working closely with Cross- Functional Teams and External Parties Act as liaison with business user for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems. Document functional designs, test cases, and results. Validate Functional Specification Document prepared by SI partner from Sustainability and Business requirement fulfilment perspective ensuring minimal impact on core customization. Impart understanding of Functional Specification Document to development team for Development. Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements. Provide Subject matter expert services on SAP PP module and other dependent modules. Collaborate with Core Business and SAP IT teams along with SI Partner for implementation of PP module as per Project Plan. Act as a liaison between the business functions and the technical team. Participate actively in testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing and User acceptance testing. Develop and implement SAP PP strategies, policies, and procedures to improve planning efficiency, inventory control, and better capacity management. Provide Subject matter expert services on SAP PP module and other dependent modules. Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate end-users on SAP PP functionalities and best practices. Adherence to Project Tasks as per defined Timelines. Change Management tracking and impact assessment across modules. MAJOR CHALLENGES Adequate SAP Techno-Functional Knowledge in Area of SAP PP module to ensure Quality and Timelines adherence of Deliverables. Having SAP technical architecture knowledge (Tables, APIs) & ABAP programming is preferred. Should have know of MM Module and relevant integration / dependencies. Follow all design work and integration testing protocols, change control procedures, uses standards, procedures, and practices in performing required work. Analyze current business processes and make recommendations Ensure knowledge transfer to functional analysts as necessary to increase their understanding and utilization of the SAP systems and applications INTERACTIONS Internal Clients Collaborate with the SAP Business and IT Core team members as well as extended Business and IT team members to implement the SAP solution to help in resolving business problems with minimum customisation's External Clients Work along with External vendor, SI partner to validate the technical solution provided and ensure complete end to end process implementation. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Educational Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field - BE/BTech/MBA/MCA Full-Time Education - SAP Certification / Training in PP, MM module Note : Minimum % as per company policy. Work Experience a)3-5 years of experience as SAP PP Consultant, domain experience in automotive industry will be an added advantage. b)Knowledge of production planning business processes such as Production planning (Short term, Mid-term, long term), hourly planning, optimization, capacity management, MPS, MRP, production execution, simulation, dismantling, rework, Kanban etc. but not limited. c)In-depth Knowledge of SAP PP Configuration, Master Data, and Integration with other SAP Modules d)Participate in requirements gathering discussions with business and clearly document the business requirements and perform fit-gap analysis. e)Document and perform functional testing to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the solution f)Provide training support to end users on SAP PP module. g)Proven ability to configure SAP solutions and experience with planning and participating in SAP blueprinting and design discussions h)Experience in Global template implementation and rollout will be an added advantage. i)Understanding of other modules (For e.g., MM, QM, SD etc.) w.r.t Production planning will be an added advantage. j)Knowledge on conversion tools (LTMC, LSMW, BDC etc.) k)Master Data Extraction, transformation, Validation from third part systems and loading into SAP. Master data preparation, configuration in SAP