SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP/eSPP) Consultant

One of our prime clients is hiring SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP/eSPP) module (Functional and Technical support) for Newark, CA.

Role: SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP/eSPP) module (Functional and Technical support)

Location: Newark, CA (4 Days Onsite)

Interview: Video Interview

Key Responsibilities:

As an SAP eSPP Support Consultant, you'll be a key part of the aftermarket/service parts planning team. Your role involves analyzing business needs, configuring and optimizing the SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP/eSPP) module, and providing ongoing functional and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements to define scope and support for SAP SPP/eSPP functionality
• Configure and customize the Planning Service Manager (PSM) to support native SPP services and process profiles
• Troubleshoot PSM triggering mechanisms and logs
• Manage Core Interface (CIF): maintain integration models, monitor qRFC errors, and implement BADI enhancements
• Apply forecasting models, Distributed Requirements Planning (DRP), and Bill of Distribution (BOD) to optimize service inventory
• Enable tier-down stock allocation strategies, balancing inventory across service networks
• Configure stocking decisions using service TSLs and sales demand inputs
• Handle materials planning elements like BOM, EOQ, safety stock, reorder policies, and planning horizons
• Manage schedule releases, planned orders, purchase requisitions, and integrated PP modules
• Maintain ECC-specific BOMs, alternate BOMs, and routings
• Prepare and maintain documentation: configuration specs, design artifacts, lifecycle records
• Provide interface support with related modules (SD/MM/PP) and auxiliary SAP tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver support during go-live, and participate in enhancements.

Qualifications & Skills

Functional Expertise

• Strong background in SAP SPP/eSPP, with hands-on experience in full cycle implementations or support
• In-depth knowledge of CIF, DRP, BOD, forecasting, PSM, and Stock Allocation strategies
• Familiarity with BOM, EOQ, safety stock, planning horizons, release strategies, and purchase requisition scheduling

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with qRFC monitoring, BADI implementations, and other SPP/ECC integration points
• Knowledge of adjacent modules: SD, MM, PP for end-to-end service supply processes

Professional Attributes

• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in supply chain and planning contexts
• Excellent communication skills: workshop facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional and distributed teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, or similar)
• 3–7 years of experience implementing or supporting SAP SPP/eSPP (or SPP) in aftermarket or service parts environments
• SAP certification in SPP, SCM, or related functional areas is a plus

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with methodological best practices in SAP Supply Chain (e.g., APO, IBP)
• Exposure to SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA planning and integration
• Prior experience in aftermarket, field service, or inventory optimization projects