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Technical key role for stable, performant planning processes. Work with large data volumes and modern SAP technology (S/4HANA, SAP AIF), with direct influence on the reliability of the end-to-end planning chain.

Develop and extend SAP functionality in the planning environment (ABAP / ABAP OO)
Build and maintain interfaces between planning systems and the SAP core (IDoc, RFC, OData, CIF, APIs) including SAP AIF monitoring
Configure SAP PP / PP-DS or S/4HANA planning processes
Perform error analysis, debugging and performance optimization on large data volumes
Create technical documentation and support testing and go-live

Roles & Responsibilities

Development: Build reports, enhancements and interfaces for planning processes according to design specifications.
Customizing: Configure planning processes (PP / PP-DS) in coordination with the business.
Error analysis: Root-cause analysis, bug fixing and 3rd-level support for planning solutions, including interface monitoring via SAP AIF.
Interfaces: Implement performant, consistent data flows between planning and execution systems, including AIF-based monitoring.

Requirements

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Functional knowledge

Knowledge of production / supply-chain planning processes
Experience in the SAP PP / planning environment

Technical skills

Strong ABAP and ABAP OO skills
Experience with interface technologies: IDoc, RFC, OData / SAP Gateway, CIF, REST/SOAP
SAP AIF (Application Interface Framework) – hands-on interface implementation, error handling, value mapping, monitoring and custom checks / actions
Enhancement techniques: BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancements
Debugging and performance analysis, especially on large data volumes (SQL Trace, Runtime Analysis)

Methodologies

Agile (Scrum), Clean Code, transport management, ITIL basics

Good-to-have

SAP PP-DS, SAP APO, SAP IBP
CDS Views, AMDP, RAP, SAP BTP
Experience with planning heuristics / algorithms
Automotive planning processes (program planning, sequencing)

Experience & Qualification

10-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development, ideally in a planning / logistics environment
Experience in interface and data integration
Domain knowledge in production / supply-chain planning is an advantage
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field (B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc. or equivalent)

Language Requirements

English – fluent written and verbal communication (mandatory)
German – good to have / an added advantage

Soft Skills

Analytical, structured and self-driven working style
Strong solution and quality orientation
Good communication with architects and business stakeholders
Team orientation in distributed, international teams
Willingness to continuously upskill on new SAP technologies

Environment & Collaboration

International, distributed development teams in an offshore delivery model
Collaboration with internal colleagues and external service providers
Close coordination with architects and the planning business

Engagement & Collaboration Model

Offshore delivery model with close collaboration across global, cross-functional teams
Hybrid working model with meaningful overlap to Central European (CET) business hours
Exposure to a modern SAP landscape (S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP AIF)
Collaboration with onshore counterparts in Europe and multiple external service providers
Preference for candidates open to short-notice availability

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At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.