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

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