SAP PPDS Consultant_ONSITE

Job title:

SAP PPDS Consultant

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio

ONSITE – Minimum years of experience: 10+ Years

• 10+ years experience in SAP S/4
  
  HANA embedded PPDS and/or APO PPDS.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA embedded PPDS and/or APO PPDS, including configuration and support.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs for production planning and detailed scheduling, then translate these into effective SAP S/4
  
  HANA PPDS solutions. Configure and customize the S/4
  
  HANA PPDS module, including master data, planning parameters, and heuristics, to meet specific business requirements. Ensure seamless integration of PPDS with other SAP modules (like PP, MM, SD) and relevant data transfer processes, such as CIF.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for the SAP PPDS system and its users. Participate in full lifecycle implementations, including design, build, testing, data migration, cutover, and post‑go‑live support.
• Train end‑users on PPDS functionalities and best practices. Develop detailed functional specifications for custom developments and enhancements, working closely with technical/ABAP teams.
  
  Experience with at least one, preferably multiple, full‑lifecycle S/4
  
  HANA implementations.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing execution, MRP, capacity planning, and supply chain processes. Proficiency with the PPDS optimizer, heuristics, master data, and key integrations like CIF. Ability to write functional specifications and collaborate effectively with ABAP and other technical teams. Excellent client‑facing, communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Please provide the TOP skills, and the years of experience that you ll consider:

• SAP PPDS in S/4 HANA