Associate Principal

Job Description
ROLE: SAP APO SNP Lead

Role Description

• The APO SNP Lead role is a critical role related to implementation of process and technology solutions related to diagnosis, analysis and transformation of Supply Planning functions in a project.
• The following are key responsibilities Architecting, designing and helping build successful implementations of SAP APO SNP in customer organizations.
• Mentoring Junior APO Team members within the Organization on APO SNP
• Drive with building Assets and Accelerators within SAP APO SNP and reduce the overall cost to serve

Qualifications And Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in SAP APO SNP modules
• At least 2 end to end APO SNP implementations not including rollouts
• Experience in SAP IBP 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 SNP.
• Deep knowledge and experience in end to end APO implementation projects in Process and Discrete industries.
• Ability to lead and conduct Design workshops in front of an audience comprising of both Business and IT teams.
• Ability to architect an end to end solution using APO SNP 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 customizations
• Very good understanding of ECC Master data from planning standpoint
• Basic understanding of SAP PP

Experience And Deep Expertise

• Heuristics
• Knowledge in Location and Network heuristics
• Detailed configuration level knowledge in setting up Heuristics and related Master data
• Ability to model frozen zones along with lead times
• SNP Optimizer and or CTM
• Optimizer
• Expertise in Cost modelling
• Detailed configuration level knowledge in setting up Optimizer profiles along with related master data
• Expertise in Discrete and Linear Optimization
• Expertise in analysing Optimizer results
• CTM
• Expertise in setting up CTM profiles along with different settings
• Knowledge of Domino and Airline strategies
• Ability to analyse customer requirement and then suggest either SNP Optimizer or CTM for constrained planning.
• Deployment and TLB with Fair Share rules and Deployment Optimizer
• VMI i.e added advantage
• Forecast Consumption

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written
• Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment
• Conduct trainings and be a mentor for junior APO team members

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.