Sr. Consultant - SAP Production Planning

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning to lead and deliver manufacturing-focused SAP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA environments. This role requires deep functional expertise, strong cross-module integration capabilities, and the ability to guide clients through complex transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA migrations and advanced manufacturing optimization.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on configuration experience with strategic advisory skills, driving end-to-end solution design while mentoring junior team members and engaging with executive stakeholders.

Key

Responsibilities

Solution Design & Delivery

- Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution design and execution for manufacturing clients - Conduct fit-to-standard workshops and define optimal business processes - Configure and implement: - Master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions) - Demand management and MRP strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO) - Capacity planning and production scheduling S/4HANA & Transformation

- Support ECC to S/4HANA migrations (brownfield and greenfield approaches) - Lead transition from classic PP to embedded PP-DS - Design and implement MRP Live, predictive MRP, and DDMRP concepts - Enable adoption of Fiori shop floor apps and Manufacturing Cockpit Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment

- Drive integration across SAP modules, including: - PP-MM (procurement-driven production, subcontracting, external processing) - PP-SD (ATP, sales order-driven production, scheduling) - PP-QM (quality inspection, batch release, in-process controls) - PP-FI/CO (product costing, WIP, variance analysis, settlement) - PP-EWM/WM (material staging, warehouse integration) - PP-PM (resource and equipment availability) Manufacturing Innovation

- Implement solutions leveraging: - Embedded PP-DS and advanced scheduling tools - SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integration patterns - Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios (REM, PI sheets, backflushing) - Variant configuration (LO-VC and S/4 AVC) Program Leadership & Advisory

- Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP workstreams - Define data migration strategies for PP master data and production orders - Develop cutover and parallel-run strategies for manufacturing operations - Provide client-facing advisory, including executive presentations and steering committees - Contribute to SOW development and effort estimation Team Leadership

- Mentor junior consultants and provide technical oversight - Drive best practices and ensure quality delivery across project teams

Requirements

SAP Production Planning Expertise

- Strong hands-on experience with: - Classic MRP (ECC) and production planning processes - Master data design: BOMs, routings, work centers, resources - Demand management and supply strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO) - Capacity planning and detailed scheduling S/4HANA & Advanced Planning

- Experience with: - Embedded PP-DS - S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities and migration strategies - Transition from ECC PP to S/4HANA solutions Integration Experience

- Proven track record integrating PP with MM, SD, and other logistics modules Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with: - MRP Live (S/4HANA) - Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) - All manufacturing order types: - Discrete manufacturing - Process manufacturing (PI sheets, batch management) - Repetitive manufacturing (REM) - Exposure to: - Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) and predictive planning models - SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integrations - Manufacturing Fiori apps and shop floor digitalization Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience in additional SAP modules: - WM/EWM, SD, FI/CO, or broader SCM - Deep expertise in Variant Configuration, including: - LO-VC to AVC migration strategy and execution - CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) tools - Familiarity with: - SAP BTP / BAIP and modern development frameworks (MTA, CAP, RAP) - Integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP systems Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities - Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions - Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring and collaboration Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field - 7+ years of SAP PP experience, including full lifecycle implementations - Proven experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs

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