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/4

HANA environments. This role requires deep functional expertise, strong cross-module integration capabilities, and the ability to guide clients through complex transformation initiatives, including S/4

HANA 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.

• 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

• Support ECC to S/4
  
  HANA 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

• 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)

• 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, back flushing)
  • Variant configuration (LO-VC and S/4 AVC)

• Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP work streams
• 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

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

• 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

• Experience with:

  • Embedded PP-DS
  • S/4
    
    HANA manufacturing capabilities and migration strategies
  • Transition from ECC PP to S/4
    
    HANA solutions

• Proven track record integrating PP with MM, SD, and other logistics modules

• Experience with:

  • MRP Live (S/4
    
    HANA)

  • 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

• 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

• 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

• 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