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Solution Engineer, Supply Chain Application Delivery – PlanningThe Planning Configuration Analyst needs to quickly understand complex APO-BI-o9 requirements and create appropriate solutions. They should have a thorough understanding of planning processes, including Order-to-Cash and Procurement touchpointsKey Responsibilities:- Collaborate with ELC Solution/Technical Architects to grasp business requirements. - Configure Demand and Supply planning solutions using APO, BI, and o9. - Align with ELC Architects before developing and configuring solutions. - Develop test scenarios and participate in testing new functionalities to prepare for Hypercare. - Work on the technical design of data integration with ELC Architects. - Design and automate the data loading process, ensuring intelligent checks and balances for sustained value delivery. - Perform regression testing on all monthly/quarterly releases.Experience Requirements:- At least 5 years of experience in APO configuration and data structures for Demand and Supply Planning. - At least 1 year of experience designing/testing non-SAP planning tools like o9. - Deep understanding of data structures used for demand planning across various tools. - Experience in using and validating data using Data Bricks - Ability to lead the realignment and conversion of data between APO, o9, and other SAS-based applications, and develop KPIs/reporting for data integration. - Expertise in DP structure, CVC creation, data handling in planning books, and technical knowledge of BW cubes and APO integration. - Strong knowledge of BI as a key data integration tool. - Minimum of 5 years of experience configuring and supporting SNP Heuristics, Deployment, and TLB. - Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting the CIF interface.Functional & Technical Skills:- Ability to work independently with the technical team, suggest BAPI and function modules, debug programs, and perform unit testing. - Thorough knowledge of scheduling jobs through process chains. - Deep understanding of Supply Planning function modules and technical objects. - Support cutover and hyper care for all brands' Demand Planning go-live. - Swiftly understand and resolve issues due to extensive experience and technical knowledge. - Coordinate with Order Management, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to resolve issues promptly. - Knowledge of databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills in languages like SQL, T-SQL, with knowledge of DDL, DML, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Access/PowerPoint for analysis and presentation. - Strong leadership abilities, demonstrating proficiency in both product and domain. - Patient listener with the ability to clearly articulate viewpoints and manage business partner expectations, even under pressure. - Ability to take complete ownership of solution builds and deliver solutions with minimal oversight.