SAP Consultant (IPP / APO, Supply Chain Focus) 8+ years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior SAP Consultant specializing in APO / IBP with Supply Chain Planning expertise to support a global supply chain transformation initiative for Bayer.

The consultant will join a high-performance Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing IT team responsible for planning, configuration, optimization, and integration of enterprise supply chain systems.

This role requires strong hands-on SAP APO configuration experience and implementation expertise, with the ability to analyze existing solutions, perform reverse engineering, and implement enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics teams to understand business planning requirements
Design, configure, test, and deploy SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities
Support global planning operations including demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP processes
Configure and maintain APO/IBP master data including:

• BOMs

• Resources

• PDS / PPM

• Location-product structures

• Batch and classification structures

Develop and maintain integrations between SAP APO / IBP and ECC / S4HANA
Work with CIF, OData services, and middleware integrations
Provide production support for global manufacturing and supply chain planning systems
Troubleshoot system integration issues across MM, PP, SD, and FI/CO modules
Document functional specifications and system configurations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance and supply chain efficiency

Required Skills

8+ years SAP APO configuration experience
Hands-on experience with SAP APO modules

• Demand Planning (DP)

• Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)

OR

Strong experience with SAP IBP modules

• Demand Planning

• Supply Planning

• Inventory Optimization

• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

2+ full lifecycle SAP APO / IBP implementations
Experience with statistical forecasting and supply planning optimization
Strong experience integrating APO / IBP with ECC or S4HANA
Experience working with CIF integrations
Strong troubleshooting skills in SAP supply chain environments

Nice to Have

Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse
Experience supporting global manufacturing planning systems
SAP integration with MES systems

Work Requirements

Candidate must be local to Missouri OR willing to relocate immediately
Onsite presence required