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SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant

Top Skills

1. Overall 6+ experience in SAP PP/QM
2. Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA PPDS
3. Proven experience in SAP PPDS implementation and support projects
4. Proven Experience in migrating Legacy planning tools to SAP S/4HANA

Job Description

Solution Architect Director We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant to implement, support, and optimize production planning and detailed scheduling solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable SAP PPDS solutions, ensuring seamless integration across the SAP landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support SAP S/4HANA PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) solutions across client environments.
• Implement, configure and support Production Planning and Quality management in SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document manufacturing and production planning requirements.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical SAP PPDS solutions aligned with best practices.
• Design, document, and maintain functional and technical specifications, process flows, and solution architecture.
• Configure and customize SAP PPDS functionalities including production planning, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling.
• Ensure seamless integration of PPDS with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, and WM.
• Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production go live activities.
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot system issues to ensure optimal performance and system stability.
• Provide end-user training, documentation, and post go live support.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within cross functional and global delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

• Overall 6+ experience in SAP PP/QM.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA PPDS.
• Proven experience in SAP PPDS implementation and support projects.
• Proven Experience in migrating Legacy planning tools to SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production planning, and scheduling processes.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-based environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and business stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• SAP S/4HANA PPDS
• Production Planning
• Quality Management
• Technical & Functional Documentation
• Detailed Scheduling
• SAP PPDS Configuration & Customization
• SAP MM & SD Integration
• System Testing & Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with discrete manufacturing industries (Batch Production)
• Exposure to SAP IBP or SAP APO PP/DS migration to S/4HANA
• Knowledge of integration with MES or shop floor systems
• SAP certification in S/4HANA PP or PPDS
• SAP Plant Maintenance basic knowledges
• SAP Ware House Management basic knowledges