IT Business Analyst- PPDS

Role : IT Business Analyst- PPDS

Experience: 5+ years 

Type: Permanent

Location: Gurgaon

Notice Period: Immediate to 60 days

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and implementation of Supply Chain Planning solutions in SAP
• May lead multiple project activities simultaneously, working with internal and external cross-functional groups.
• In depth knowledge in PP/DS Heuristics and optimizer.
• Extensively worked upon Detailed Scheduling board and its interactive functionalities both on on-premise and FIORI.
• Capable of understanding the actual constrained-based planning scenario and adopting the same using SAP PPDS.
• Crystal clear understanding of CIF, its integration and master requirement of PPDS.
• Hands on experience with alternative resource determination, Setup Matrix - using SAP PPDS .
• Well equipped with identifying the optimal lot sizes for in-house production or external procurement and changing the planning situation (why-why analysis) via interactive planning using PPDS.
• Should have worked on industry-specific solutions provided by SAP such as block planning, campaign Planning, resource networks. Etc
• Integration experience with IBP or third-party Demand Planning software tools like Kinaxis Rapid Response is desirable
• project status, escalate issues, and manage timelines and action items
• Work closely and collaborate with onshore and offshore scrum team members to ensure a prioritized and sufficient product backlog for the teams to work against
• Actively engage and educate business process owners on solution optimization, simplification and standardization capabilities.

Management Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work across different groups and divisions to achieve organizational goals and deliver timely solutions

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong SAP configuration and implementation skills; 3-5 Years APO & S4 Hana PPDS experience
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Planning and associated SAP/Industry Best Practices
• Knowledge and experience of the cross- functional master and transactional data supporting demand and supply planning processes
• Knowledge of and experience with interface technologies, best practices, data mapping and detailed functional design
• Experience with integrated advanced planning technology and business processes (Rapid response preferred).
• Understanding the integration between various SAP modules including MM, QM, SD, WM, PP, FI
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and methodologies
• Experience writing and executing test documentation
• Experience demoing functionality and providing training and user support
• Knowledge of and experience with agile methodologies along with experience in Jira a plus
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills
• Experience with Medical Device or Life Sciences beneficial

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including oral, written, and listening skills with a track record of communicating complex concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, including at senior executive levels
• A positive attitude, innovative and creative thinker.
• Responsible risk taking and risk management.