Principal SAP APO PPDS Consultant

Principal SAP APO/ PPDS Consultant

Infosys is seeking a Principal SAP APO/ PPDS Consultant. As a Principal Consultant, you will be a key player in the consulting team and subject matter expert contributing to different phases of the consulting lifecycle. You will be intensely involved in business process consulting; you will define the problem, propose and create the solution. You will also play an important role in the development, configuration and deployment of the overall solution.

You will guide teams on project processes, deliverables and contribute to the proposal development, client training and internal capability building and help detail the project scope. You will have the opportunity to shape value‑adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 11 years of experience with Information Technology.
• This position is based in Indianapolis, IN. The role may require travel to project/Client's location.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer‑based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

• At least 10 years of overall experience in SAP APO PPDS/SAP S4 HANA PPDS.
• At least 5 yrs of experience in implementing SAP S4 PP/DS or SAP APO PPDS.
• Hands‑on ABAP experience with code debugging ability.
• Experience with interacting/consulting/convincing with Customer representatives, drive design sessions, write up test scripts & support IT/UAT/Training/Cut‑over etc. is a must.
• Experience with Pharma‑based implementation is a must.
• Ability to own delivery & drive PPDS design independently.
• Basic knowledge of SAP IBP Demand and SAP CI‑DS is required.
• Good understanding of integration aspects with other modules SD, MM, PP, Manufacturing and QM.
• SAP product certifications are a plus.
• Good understanding of business processes in the life sciences / pharmaceutical domain.
• Good understanding of GXP and SOX requirements. Should have working experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Implementation experience of following basic features of PPDS is needed:
• Master Data
• Detailed Scheduling Planning board & functions
• Detailed Scheduling Heuristics

• Campaign Planning.
• Understanding of how DS tools in PPDS work & help businesses day to day functioning.

Additional information:
The job may entail extensive travel. The job may also entail sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Candidates should be able to effectively communicate by telephone, email, and face to face.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability.
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal).
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.