SAP PP Solution Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX in search of an SAP PP Solution Lead.

Key Tasks:
* Own the production planning solution architecture for the S/4HANA carve-out and transformation, defining target state process designs, configuration standards, and module roadmaps across SAP PP, with supporting contributions to WM, MM, and demand planning
* Lead end-to-end solution design for PP within S/4HANA implementations, including carve-outs from existing SAP landscapes, covering production orders, MRP, capacity planning, shop floor control, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios
* Serve as the principal SAP PP subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior leaders across IT, manufacturing operations, and supply chain regarding S/4HANA production planning capabilities, risks, and roadmap
* Provide expert-level functional knowledge of SAP PP, including deep configuration experience across MRP, production order management, capacity planning, BOM management, routings, and shop floor integration
* Contribute to the integrated solution blueprint spanning SAP core and surrounding systems (UKG, PLM/Teamcenter, IFM/GIB, Vertex, Medius, OneStream), ensuring consistent data and process flows where they intersect with production planning and materials management
* Participate in architecture review board discussions as the PP domain representative, contributing to integration pattern standards, master data governance approaches, and material master consistency across the SAP landscape
* Guide the design of end-to-end testing strategies for PP processes, including unit, integration, regression, and UAT coverage across critical cross-system touchpoints such as MRP-to-procurement, production-to-warehouse, and order-to-confirmation flows
* Define and promote integration patterns (API, IDoc, SFTP, iPaaS) and data governance practices specific to PP-adjacent data flows, including material masters, BOMs, routings, and production confirmations

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
* 7-10 years of SAP PP functional experience, including at least one full lifecycle S/4HANA or ECC implementation. Brownfield, carve-out, or system consolidation experience strongly preferred
* Primary depth in PP with working knowledge of at least one adjacent module (MM, WM, QM or demand planning)
* Strong manufacturing background spanning engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, make-to-order, and make-to-stock environments, with hands-on experience in MRP, BOM management, routings, capacity planning, and shop floor execution integration
* Solid understanding of master data governance and familiarity with data migration considerations in SAP environments, particularly material masters, BOMs, and work centers
* Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery methodologies within ERP or supply chain program contexts
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at director and C-suite level
* Strong mentorship capabilities with experience guiding junior and mid-level SAP analysts through complex implementation work

Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience in electronics, heavy industrial, engineered products or complex manufacturing and field services environments
* SAP and architecture framework certifications and familiarity with public/hybrid/On-prem cloud platforms

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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