The Work:
The Senior SAP APO Consultant is responsible for leading the assessment, design, and delivery of supply chain planning transformations involving SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO), with a primary focus on migrating clients from legacy APO modules to SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S/4HANA embedded planning capabilities. This role serves as a functional lead and trusted advisor on complex supply chain planning programs, guiding clients through the full migration lifecycle - from APO landscape assessment and module mapping through IBP configuration, data migration, and cutover - ahead of SAP's APO end-of-mainstream-maintenance deadline.

Responsibilities:

APO Assessment & Migration Strategy

• Lead current-state assessment of client APO landscapes across active modules: DP, SNP, PPDS, GATP/AATP, CTM, and TLB
• Develop APO-to-IBP/S/4HANA module mapping and migration roadmap, including sequencing dependencies and transition risks
• Advise clients on SAP's APO end-of-support timeline and the urgency and sequencing implications for their planning transformation
• Identify custom enhancements, user exits, and BAdIs in the APO landscape that require remediation or functional equivalents in IBP
• Support business case development for APO migration, including total cost of ownership and planning capability improvement scenarios

SAP APO Configuration & Functional Expertise

• Lead design and configuration across core APO modules: Demand Planning (DP) - statistical forecasting, consensus demand planning, lifecycle planning, promotion planning, and CIF master data integration, Supply Network Planning (SNP) - heuristics, optimizer, capable-to-match (CTM), deployment, and transport load builder (TLB), Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) - production planning runs, detailed scheduling, sequencing, pegging, and capacity leveling, Global Available-to-Promise (GATP/AATP) - product availability check, rules-based ATP, backorder processing, and allocation management, Core Interface (CIF) - master data and transaction data integration between ECC/S/4HANA and APO liveCache
• Troubleshoot liveCache issues, CIF queues, and planning run failures in existing APO environments

SAP IBP Implementation

• Lead end-to-end SAP IBP implementation or migration, including: IBP for Demand - statistical forecasting, ML-based forecasting, consensus planning, and segmentation, IBP for Supply - constrained supply planning, multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), and deployment, IBP for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) - integrated business planning cycles, financial integration, and scenario planning, IBP for Response & Supply - order-based planning, supply allocation, and AATP replacement, IBP Control Tower - exception management, alert monitoring, and supply chain visibility
• Configure IBP planning areas, key figures, planning operators, and time profiles
• Design SAP Integration Suite connectivity between IBP and S/4HANA for master data, demand signals, and supply plan publication
• Advise on SAP Datasphere integration for external data ingestion and advanced analytics in the planning process

S/4HANA Embedded Planning

• Lead design of S/4HANA MRP Live and production planning capabilities replacing PPDS where applicable
• Configure demand-driven MRP (DDMRP) and MRP-based detailed scheduling in S/4HANA
• Define the boundary between S/4HANA embedded planning and IBP for clients adopting a hybrid planning architecture

Program Delivery

• Lead APO and IBP workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run
• Facilitate fit-to-standard and migration design workshops with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, S&OP, and Operations stakeholders
• Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, migration mapping specs, configuration workbooks, and test scripts
• Lead data migration activities for planning master data: locations, products, resources, PPMs/PTFs, and historical demand
• Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for APO decommission and IBP go-live
• Coordinate with PP, MM, SD, and FI/CO functional teams on planning integration design and testing

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's What You Need:

• Minimum of 7 years of SAP Supply Chain Planning experience with hands-on expertise across one or more APO modules (DP, SNP, PPDS, GATP)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with full lifecycle APO implementations or equivalent deep support/optimization engagements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with SAP IBP implementations or APO-to-IBP migrations in at least one module
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with CIF architecture, liveCache, and APO-ECC/S/4HANA integration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading fit-to-standard workshops and authoring functional design documents
• Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate's Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Bonus Points if:

• You have experience across multiple APO modules (DP + SNP + PPDS or GATP)
• You have experience with IBP for Response & Supply (AATP replacement) and IBP Control Tower
• You have experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or BTP for planning analytics
• You have experience with DDMRP and MRP Live in S/4HANA embedded planning
• You have experience in consumer products, chemicals, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, or high-tech industries
• You have experience with SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain certification

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/10/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,800 to $218,800
Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000
Colorado $73,800 to $189,000
District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300
Illinois $68,300 to $189,000
Maine $62,800 to $161,000
Maryland $73,800 to $189,000
Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300
Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000
New York $68,300 to $218,800
New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800
Virginia $68,300 to $201,300
Washington $80,200 to $201,300