The consultant will design, configure, and implement end-to-end SAP PP/PP-PI solutions to drive business process improvements. They will also provide functional support, integrate PP with other SAP modules, and manage all project phases from blueprinting to hypercare.
We are looking for an experienced SAP PP Consultant with strong SAP PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries) expertise to join our SAP team. In this role, you will drive business process improvements, implement end-to-end SAP Production Planning solutions, and support ongoing projects and enhancements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing processes, hands-on SAP PP/PP-PI configuration expertise, and the ability to deliver integrated solutions across multiple SAP modules.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP PP/PP-PI solutions.
- Configure and customize the SAP PP module, including MRP, work centers, routings, BOMs, production orders, and PP-PI functionalities.
- Design and implement SAP PP/PP-PI solutions in line with industry best practices.
- Provide functional support to SAP PP end users, including user training and documentation.
- Integrate SAP PP with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, QM, PM, and WM.
- Participate in all project phases, including blueprinting, design, configuration, testing (UT, IT, UAT), go-live, and hypercare.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to deliver reports, enhancements, interfaces, and custom developments.
- Troubleshoot production planning issues and provide timely resolutions within agreed SLAs.
- Support data migration and cutover activities related to PP master and transactional data.
- Perform gap analysis and recommend process improvements or custom solutions.
- Stay up to date with SAP S/4HANA innovations, Fiori applications, and manufacturing best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience as an SAP PP Consultant.
- Proven experience in at least 3 full-cycle SAP implementations.
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries) – this is a mandatory requirement.
- Strong configuration experience in SAP PP, including MRP, BOMs, routings, production orders, capacity planning, demand management, and production execution.
- Experience integrating SAP PP with MM, SD, QM, PM, and WM.
- Experience with interfaces, IDocs, and integration testing.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA; experience with S/4HANA Manufacturing is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP Fiori applications for Production Planning.
- SAP Certification in PP or SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing.
- Experience working in Agile and/or SAFe environments.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Languages
- Fluent English is required.
- German is an advantage.