Technical Specialist
HCL Technologies Limited · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Configuring planning areas
- Integrating data pipelines
- Troubleshooting system errors
What they ask for
Expertise in SAP IBP configuration, CPI-DS and RTI/CIF integration, planning algorithms, S/4HANA or ERP modules, SAP IBP Excel Add-In, WebUI, testing, and troubleshooting.
About the job
Job Description
Technical Specialist
Auckland, Auckland
Job Summary System Configuration: Build and tune planning areas, calculation graphs, key figures, and constraint-based heuristics or optimizers. Data Integration: Maintain data pipelines using SAP Cloud Integration for Data Services (CPI-DS) and Real-Time Integration (RTI) / Core Interface (CIF). Troubleshooting & Sync: Resolve data synchronization issues, queue errors, and master/transactional data discrepancies between S/4HANA and IBP. Testing & Deployment: Author technical specs, execute unit and integration testing, and support go-live cutovers and hypercare. Key Responsibilities
- System Configuration: Architect and configure complex planning areas, master data types, key figure calculations, and advanced supply planning algorithms.
- Data Integration: Design, monitor, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines between SAP S/4HANA and IBP using CPI-DS and Real-Time Integration (RTI).
- Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot high-priority system errors, interface queue blocks, performance bottlenecks, and data synchronization failures.
- Upgrade & Life Cycle Management: Manage system landscapes, transport routes, and the evaluation and testing of quarterly SAP IBP cloud upgrades.
Skill Requirements
- SAP IBP Configuration: Deep expertise in building planning areas, master data types (MDTs), advanced key figure calculations, and attributes.
- Data Integration Tools: Advanced proficiency in SAP CPI-DS (Cloud Integration for Data Services) and RTI (Real-Time Integration) or CIF.
- Planning Algorithms: Hands-on experience tuning statistical forecasting models, supply heuristics, cost-based optimizers, and safety stock calculations.
- SAP Ecosystem: Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or ERP modules like PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), or PP/DS.
- User Interface Design: Mastery of the SAP IBP Excel Add-In (VBA, formatting, local formulas) and WebUI dashboard configuration.
Other Requirements None
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