- Lead and mentor a team of SAP ABAP APO developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Design and develop SAP APO solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
- Integrate SAP APO with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA systems, leveraging your expertise in SAP ABAP development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to SAP APO, providing timely and effective support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality and performance of SAP APO applications meet industry standards.
- Stay updated with the latest SAP APO technologies and trends, contributing to the continuous improvement of our solutions.
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Document and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for SAP APO projects, ensuring knowledge transfer and easy maintenance.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, providing technical expertise and contributing to proposal development.
- A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development, with a strong focus on SAP APO.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP APO modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
- Experience in integrating SAP APO with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes is mandatory.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex SAP APO issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- A proven track record of successful SAP APO implementation projects, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications in SAP ABAP and/or SAP APO are highly advantageous.
- A passion for technology and a commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends.
ABOUT US:
Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.
Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.
Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years hands-on SAP ABAP development experience with strong focus on SAP APO
- In-depth knowledge of SAP APO modules: Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Inventory Optimization
- Experience integrating SAP APO with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes
- Proven track record of successful SAP APO implementation projects demonstrating leadership and technical expertise
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in fast-paced environments
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Certifications in SAP ABAP and/or SAP APO
- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies and report suspected breaches
Bristlecone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristlecone and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristlecone.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as having improved recently, with core medical, dental, and vision coverage in place for U.S. employees. Health insurance is also characterized positively in several places.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and WFH flexibility are outlined for U.S. employees, with PTO specifically called out positively. Employer-verified details indicate unlimited PTO for some exempt roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An employee assistance program (unMute) provides confidential counseling alongside wellness apps and webinars. Additional wellbeing initiatives and company celebrations reinforce lifestyle support.
Bristlecone Insights
What We Do
Bristlecone is the industry’s largest pure-play supply chain service provider. As the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations, we specialize in empowering customers with tech-enabled solutions for planning, sourcing, and fulfillment. Through our consulting, platforms, and supply chain build and enablement expertise, we help Global 2000 organizations in the life sciences, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech industries drive visibility, resiliency, and efficiency across their supply chain. Guided by a consulting-led approach, we serve as strategic partners to customers throughout their supply chain transformation journey. With comprehensive advisory and implementation capabilities, we offer high-value consulting spanning domains, processes, and change management, ensuring tailored solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for each customer. Bristlecone is headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is part of the Mahindra Group. Learn more at www.bristlecone.com
