SAP Production Planning Consultant

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - 9+ mo(s)

Skills

SAP
PP
PRODUCTION PLANNING
QM
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
S/4 HANA

Job Details

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA Services currently seeks an SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant with 10+ years in SAP PP and QM
SAP S/4HANA PP Functional Consultant experience

Role Overview
The SAP S/4HANA PP (Production Planning) Functional Consultant is responsible for implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA PP solutions to streamline manufacturing and production processes. The consultant works closely with business users to understand requirements, design effective solutions, and ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules such as MM, QM, SD, and PM.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation and support of SAP S/4HANA PP module, covering both discrete and process manufacturing environments.
* Conduct requirement-gathering workshops and translate business needs into functional specifications.
* Configure key PP components such as Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Bill of Materials (BOM), Routing, Work Centers, Production Orders, and Capacity Planning.
* Integrate PP with related modules including MM (Materials Management), QM (Quality Management), and SD (Sales & Distribution).
* Support advanced planning scenarios, such as Demand Management, Long-Term Planning, and Production Execution.
* Collaborate with ABAP and technical teams to develop custom enhancements, reports, and interfaces.
* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
* Provide user training, documentation, and post-go-live support.
* Assist with S/4HANA migration and data conversion activities related to production data.
* Ensure process standardization and adoption of SAP best practices across manufacturing operations.

Required Skills
* Strong functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) module.
* Hands-on configuration experience in key PP submodules MRP, Work Centers, Routing, BOM, and Shop Floor Control.
* Familiarity with integration between PP and other modules (MM, QM, SD, PM, and FI/CO).
* Understanding of production execution processes, capacity planning, and manufacturing master data.
* Knowledge of SAP Fiori apps related to PP and S/4HANA simplifications.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in preparing detailed functional specifications and testing documentation.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or IT-related discipline.
* 5-8 years of SAP PP experience, with at least 2 full-cycle implementations in SAP S/4HANA.* SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing preferred.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices in discrete/process industries.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is $70-$80/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

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