SAP PPDS Consultant

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling)
SAP
S/4HANA or APO platforms

Job Details

Title: SAP PPDS Consultant

Location: Detroit MI

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) Consultant to support our end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing planning processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP S/4HANA PP/DS modules to optimize production schedules, enhance material planning, and align business objectives with IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure and implement SAP PPDS on S/4HANA or APO platforms.
  • Analyze business requirements related to production planning and translate them into functional SAP solutions.
  • Optimize master data (work centers, routings, BOMs, planning objects, etc.) for PPDS integration.
  • Design and implement heuristics, planning strategies, and detailed scheduling processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, IT, and Quality Assurance.
  • Support global rollout projects, enhancements, and daily operations.
  • Conduct training sessions and create documentation for business users.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in the PPDS space.
  • Participate in testing (unit, integration, UAT) and provide go-live support.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in SAP PPDS configuration and support.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PP/DS or SAP APO PPDS.
  • Hands-on experience in CIF (Core Interface), DS planning board, heuristics, and pegging strategies.
  • Excellent understanding of supply chain planning and manufacturing execution.
  • Experience in integrating PPDS with ECC modules such as MM, SD, and QM.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP S/4HANA certification in PP or PPDS.
  • Experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience in global SAP implementations and rollouts.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Thanks & Regards,

Ankit Mishra

Echo IT Solutions

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