Software Engineer (SAP APO/IBP Consultant)

Job highlights

• Configure and maintain master data: BOMs,resources,location-product,classifications,and batch-related structures
• Strong understanding of master data,including BOMs,resources,PDS / PPM,classifications,and material / batch structures
• Minimum 8 years hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP,SNP,PP / DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand,Supply,Inventory,SOP)

Job Summary

Software Engineer (SAP APO/IBP Consultant)

Position purpose: We are expanding our team to work in DevOps mode to continue to support, enhance and roll out the Demand and Supply planning Capabilities for the CS Supply Chain team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to understand business processes and planning requirements.
• Collaborate with the Bayer Business Network to develop and support enterprise planning solutions that reduce operating costs and improve supply chain performance.
• Lead the design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment of Planning Solutions.
• Provide production support for global planning and manufacturing operations.
• Configure and maintain master data: BOMs, resources, location-product, classifications, and batch-related structures.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between Planning and ECC/S4 systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance planning capabilities across global manufacturing sites.
• Create Functional Design Specifications and detailed documentation to support custom enhancements, BI/Analytics, and performance improvements.
• Partner with cross functional teams, and Operations teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Troubleshoot integration issues between Planning and ECC/S4 systems.

• Identify process improvement opportunities using new functionalities and optimization methods.

  Requirements

• Minimum 8 years hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, SOP).
• At least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Expertise in APO functionalities such as statistical forecasting, SNP heuristics/optimization, PP/DS detailed scheduling, supply heuristics, and inventory optimization.
• Strong understanding of master data, including BOMs, resources, PDS/PPM, classifications, and material/batch structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into functional designs and determine feasibility of SAP-standard vs. custom solutions.
• Solid understanding of integration points across ECC/S4 modules (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO).

• Ability to write detailed functional specifications for planning algorithms, enhancements, CIF integrations, and operational reporting.

  Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Division

Enabling Functions

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