SAP Planning Consultant

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The work:

The SAP Planning Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SAP planning solutions to support the client. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to analyze planning requirements, implement best‑practice SAP processes, and ensure accurate, efficient, and scalable planning capabilities across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements related to planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes
• Configure, customize, and support SAP modules such as SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP APO/IBP (Integrated Business Planning), MRP, and related planning tools
• Design end‑to‑end planning solutions that align with organizational goals
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Support integration between planning modules and other SAP functions (MM, SD, WM, QM, FI/CO)
• Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, and reports
• Collaborate with business partners to improve planning accuracy and system usage
• Conduct user training, develop documentation, and support change management
• Participate in testing activities (unit, integration, UAT)
• Stay current with SAP updates, innovations, and best practices.

Here’s what you need:

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP PP, APO, IBP, or other planning modules
• Strong understanding of production planning, MRP, capacity planning, and forecasting processes
• Experience with SAP configuration, solution design, and process mapping

Nice to have:

• Experience with S/4HANA, advanced planning optimization, or cross‑functional SAP modules
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Relevant SAP certifications

Eligibility requirements:

• US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
• Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

 

 

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$70,500—$203,400 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our