SAP GATP Consultant

Role – SAP GATP

Location –Hercules California (Hybrid)

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of SAP functional experience, with strong hands-on expertise in SAP GATP and Batch Management/Determination.
• Extensive experience configuring and supporting SAP GATP functionalities, including:
  • Product Availability Check (PAC)
  • Product Allocation (PAL)
  • Rules-Based ATP (RBA)
  • Backorder Processing (BOP)
• Strong expertise in SAP Batch Determination, including condition techniques, strategy types, search strategies, batch classification, sort rules, and batch selection.
• Practical experience implementing and supporting SLED-based and FEFO-based batch determination logic.
• Good understanding of end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) and supply chain processes.
• Working knowledge of SAP SD, MM, LE, and PP integration points.
• Experience with SAP APO Core Interface (CIF), including integration monitoring, master data consistency, and troubleshooting.
• Strong functional troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience preparing functional specifications, configuration documentation, test scripts, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Hands-on experience working with Jira Service Management (JSM) or similar ITSM platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), batch traceability, product shelf-life management, and quality-related supply chain controls.
• SAP certification in relevant supply chain modules, particularly SAP APO or related planning and availability management solutions.
• Experience supporting global SAP landscapes and collaborating with geographically distributed business and technical teams.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA supply chain processes and integration considerations.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as business requirements dictate.

Key Competencies

• Strong functional ownership and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to independently manage complex SAP production support issues.
• Deep understanding of GATP and batch determination business processes.
• Proactive approach to identifying process gaps and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams, technical developers, and global IT stakeholders.