Associate Principal

Job Title:
Associate Principal - SAP APO GATP

**Job Description**:

- We are looking for talent that wants to be a part of the transformative journey with us at Bristlecone _(

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- ABOUT US:- 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.ROLE: SAP APO Data Lead

ROLE DESCRIPTION- The APO Data Lead role is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of Order confirmation and availability functions in a project. The following are key responsibilities Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO GATP in customer organizations by understanding and designing data needs for the implementation Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO GATPDrive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO GATP and reduce the overall cost to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- At least 10 years of experience in SAP APO At least 2 end to end APO GATP implementations not including rollouts Experience in identifying, designing and managing data elements through APO and its interfaces like ERP Experience in SAP S4 AATP and SAP certification would be an added advantage.

PROCESS KNOWLEDGE- Deep Process understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain planning, familiarity or expertise with SCOR model is preferred, technology agnostic Expertise in at least 2 industries e.g. CPG, Chemical, Automotive, Life Sciences etc.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE- Good level of understanding of all modules of SAP APO with expertise in GATP.Ability to lead and conduct Design workshops in front of an audience comprising of both Business and IT teams.- Ability to architect a solution using APO GATP while understanding the integration aspects between different modules within APO as well as of APO with ERP systems.- Ability to work on complex configuration scenarios along with writing functional specifications for complex customizationsGood level of functional expertise in Core interface i.e. CIF.- Ability to write complex functional logic in CIF customizations Ability to configure and set up settings or profiles needed for GATPExpertise in Characteristic dependent planning i.e. CDP or Variant configuration would be a very big advantageVery good understanding of ECC Master data specifically around Production Planning i.e. PP and Sales and Distribution i.e. SDBasic understanding and knowledge of SAP SD.- HANDS ON EXPERIENCE AND DEEP EXPERTISE Back order processingRules based ATPAllocationsMATP and CTPAbility to articulate advantages or additional functionalities of GATP over ATP in ECCAbility to articulate advantages or additional functionalities of AATP in S4 over APO GATPIntegration with APO DP i.e. Allocations and PPDS.

SOFT SKILLS- Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written- Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment- Ability to drive project responsibilities in a dynamic and proactive manner- Ability to showcase three Mahindra RISE Pillars e.g. Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change and Alternative Thinking

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.