SAP APO PPDS Consultant.

Primary Skills

Strong hands-on experience with SAP APO PP/DS, including heuristics, optimization, and pegging strategies
Expertise in production planning and scheduling, capacity leveling, and order prioritization
Knowledge of master data management, including resources, production versions, and PDS (Production Data Structure)
Experience with integration between SAP PP/DS and SAP ECC or S/4HANA for Real Time planning
Understanding of demand planning, MRP, finite and infinite scheduling, and capacity constraints
Hands-on experience in configuring planning boards, interactive planning tools, and optimizer settings
Ability to handle end-to-end implementation, enhancements, troubleshooting, and user training

Secondary Skills

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS and migration from APO
Knowledge of CIF (Core Interface) for data transfer between SAP ERP and APO
Exposure to SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) as a future planning tool
Basic understanding of ABAP debugging for issue resolution
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams