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Role Summary:
Looking for a Plan to Produce (Pl2Pr) expert with deep expertise in S/4HANA Production Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry and discrete manufacturing, and will lead implementation and optimization of advanced planning and production processes integrated across SAP systems.
This role requires a blend of functional SAP knowledge, industry insight, and the ability to work with integrated systems (e.g., MES, PLM) to support complex manufacturing operations.
Mandatory Requirements:
(no exceptions)
Experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) or Discrete Manufacturing
At least 5 years of hands-on configuration experience in SAP PP / Pl2Pr
Minimum 3 full life cycle implementations of SAP S/4HANA v2019 or later
Experience deploying a global template with US localization
Willingness to travel to client locations as needed
Provide last 4 digits of driver's license for submission
Key Responsibilities:
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Predictive MRP and multi-level production planning
Engineering Change Management including ECM Workbench and Parameter Effectivity
Planning with Grouping, Pegging, Distribution
Integration with Teamcenter (PLM) and Solumina (MES)
Support for MTO/ATO, Project Systems, and Complex Assembly Processing
Long-lead item planning, network-based procurement planning
Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Capacity Planning
Configuration of ETO / ATO / MTO / MTS production scenarios
Integration of MES and downstream systems
Handling Product Costing, Availability Check, and Subcontracting from Production Orders
Production support for MRO and Spares
Handling of Scrap, Remanent, and Co-production scenarios
Support for serial and batch-managed production environments
General & Integration Requirements:
Strong understanding of cross-functional SAP modules: MM, SD, QM, WM
Experience in Master Data Management, data governance, analytics, and reporting
Experience with Activate Methodology, blueprinting, testing, go-live, and support
Deep knowledge of PP/DS integration and planning optimization
Ability to define technical integrations, write functional specs, and collaborate with SAP partners
Preferred Cross-Functional Expertise in at least one:
QM (Quality Management)
PEO (Production Engineering & Operations)
EHS (Environment, Health, Safety)
PP/DS (Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling)
eSPP (Extended Service Parts Planning)
Qualifications:
5+ years consulting or equivalent business process experience
5+ years of SAP system configuration in Production Planning / Pl2Pr
Completion of 3+ full lifecycle S/4HANA (v2019+) implementations
Global template rollout and localization experience
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work across departments