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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