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About Genius Business Solutions Inc. (GBSI)

Featured in CNBC, Digital Journal, Fox News, and CIO Review, GBSI is a globally recognized IT services leader with 20+ years serving Fortune 500 organizations. Our teams deliver solutions across automotive, manufacturing, retail, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Moline, IL, GBSI supports clients and consultants throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and India.

Join our innovative team to lead enterprise-grade SAP solutions and drive digital transformation initiatives across global enterprises.

Position Overview

The SAP PP/DS/APO Consultant will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and continuous enhancement of SAP Production Planning and Advanced Planning solutions, with a strong focus on SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) and SAP APO.

This role will support enterprise planning, manufacturing, forecasting, and supply chain optimization initiatives while serving as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. The consultant will analyze business requirements, implement scalable SAP planning solutions, and ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and related SAP modules.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP PP/DS, APO, production planning processes, and supply chain execution within complex manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

SAP PP/DS & APO Support

• Act as the primary support consultant for SAP PP/DS and APO applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production planning, scheduling, and supply chain execution
• Support end-users with incident resolution and system enhancements
• Monitor and optimize planning processes for operational efficiency

System Design & Configuration

• Design, configure, and enhance SAP PP/DS and APO solutions based on business requirements
• Configure planning heuristics, scheduling profiles, product allocation, and supply planning processes
• Perform impact analysis and implement system changes aligned with business objectives
• Ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, MM, SD, and WM/EWM modules

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and supply chain planning workflows
• Drive process optimization initiatives using SAP PP/DS/APO capabilities
• Recommend best practices for planning automation, forecasting, and scheduling efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with business users, functional teams, and SAP vendors to deliver scalable solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical and functional SAP solutions
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and status reporting to leadership teams

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP PP/DS and APO functionalities
• Mentor junior consultants and analysts on SAP planning processes and configurations
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and enhancement estimations
• Support project planning, execution, testing, and deployment activities

Testing & Documentation

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, and process documentation
• Support training sessions and knowledge transfer activities for end-users and support teams

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP/DS and SAP APO – MANDATORY
• Experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) and Supply Chain Planning processes
• Strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with SAP Fiori applications and planning dashboards
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, forecasting, and scheduling processes
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-driven environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field
  OR
• High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant SAP experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of SAP functional consulting experience in PP/DS, APO, or Production Planning
• Proven experience supporting enterprise SAP implementations and enhancements
• Strong understanding of SAP best practices and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations
• Hands-on expertise in SAP APO modules including SNP, DP, or GATP
• Experience with SAP IBP integration scenarios
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori/UI5 applications
• Exposure to SAP EWM or Warehouse Management integrations
• Experience working within Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharma, or Life Sciences industries
• Familiarity with SAP Security concepts and role-based access controls

Location: Madison, WI / Redwood City, CA

Equal Employment Opportunity

GeniusBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.