SAP Planning Consultant

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The work:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyze business requirements related to planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes</li> <li>Configure, customize, and support SAP modules such as SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP APO/IBP (Integrated Business Planning), MRP, and related planning tools</li> <li>Design end‑to‑end planning solutions that align with organizational goals</li> <li>Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions</li> <li>Support integration between planning modules and other SAP functions (MM, SD, WM, QM, FI/CO)</li> <li>Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, and reports</li> <li>Collaborate with business partners to improve planning accuracy and system usage</li> <li>Conduct user training, develop documentation, and support change management</li> <li>Participate in testing activities (unit, integration, UAT)</li> <li>Stay current with SAP updates, innovations, and best practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here’s what you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP PP, APO, IBP, or other planning modules</li> <li>Strong understanding of production planning, MRP, capacity planning, and forecasting processes</li> <li>Experience with SAP configuration, solution design, and process mapping</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with S/4HANA, advanced planning optimization, or cross‑functional SAP modules</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in related field</li> <li>Relevant SAP certifications</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Citizen (no dual citizenship)</li> <li>Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance</li> <li>Willingness to travel up to 25%</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of