SAP PP + Variant Configuration (VC) Product Specialist (Only W2)

Job Title: SAP PP + Variant Configuration (VC) Product Specialist

Location: Fremont, CA (Remote Okay)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SAP PP + Variant Configuration (VC) Consultant with strong expertise in production planning, configurable products, and manufacturing processes. The role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions for complex product configurations and production cycles.

Key Responsibilities

SAP PP (Production Planning)

• Configure and support:
• Production Planning (PP)
• MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Production Orders / Process Orders
• Demand Management & Capacity Planning
• Manage:
• BOM (Bill of Materials)
• Work Centers & Routings
• Shop floor execution processes
• Support production scheduling, planning strategies, and inventory optimization

SAP Variant Configuration (VC)

• Design and maintain configurable materials (KMAT)
• Work on:
• Characteristics & Classes
• Dependencies (Procedures, Constraints, Selection Conditions)
• Configuration profiles and object dependencies
• Enable complex product modeling and rules-based configurations
• Integrate VC with Sales (SD), PP, and BOM explosion logic

Integration & Support

• Ensure integration across:
• PP + MM + SD + VC modules
• Work on engineering-to-order (ETO) / make-to-order (MTO) scenarios
• Perform testing (SIT/UAT), defect resolution, and go-live support
• Analyze and resolve production/configuration-related issues
• Collaborate with business teams for requirement gathering and solution design

Required Skills

• 6 10+ years of SAP PP experience
• Hands-on expertise in Variant Configuration (VC)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Manufacturing processes
• BOM, routing, and work centers
• MRP and production planning cycles
• Experience in:
• Complex configurable product environments
• SAP ECC or S/4HANA PP module

Preferred Skills

• Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing domain
• Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS) or APO
• Knowledge of integration with CAD/PLM systems
• Basic ABAP debugging knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder communication (business + plant teams)
• Ability to work in global delivery model (EMEA/APAC)
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Typical Use Cases (Lam Research Context)

• Managing complex configurable manufacturing equipment
• Supporting multi-level BOM with variant-dependent components
• Driving make-to-order / engineer-to-order production cycles
• Ensuring accurate configuration from sales to production execution