SAP PP + Variant Configuration (VC) – Lead / Solution Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Job Description: SAP PP + Variant Configuration (VC) – Lead / Solution Architect
Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead SAP PP + Variant Configuration Consultant to drive end-to-end solution design, implementation, and transformation programs across manufacturing and supply chain landscapes. The role requires deep functional expertise in SAP PP and VC, combined with strong leadership in S/4HANA transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Solution Design & Architecture
- Lead end-to-end solution design for SAP PP and Variant Configuration (LO-VC / AVC)
- Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions aligned to S/4HANA best practices
- Drive fit-gap analysis, business process mapping, and design sign-off
2. Implementation & Delivery Leadership
- Lead S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, and conversions
- Act as functional lead / solution architect for PP + VC streams
- Manage delivery across global and multi-site manufacturing environments
- Ensure integration with QM, SD, MM, IBP / PPDS / MES systems
3. Variant Configuration Expertise
- Design and implement:
- Configurable materials (KMATs)
- Characteristics, classes, dependencies
- Pricing and BOM/Routing determination via VC
- Exposure to Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) preferred
4. Stakeholder Management
- Engage with business stakeholders, process owners, and IT leadership
- Drive workshops, solution alignment, and governance reviews
- Act as a trusted advisor for manufacturing transformation
5. Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor functional consultants (onshore/offshore)
- Drive competency development for PP/VC capability
- Own delivery quality, timelines, and outcomes
Required Skills & Experience
Functional Expertise
- 10–15+ years in SAP with strong focus on PP and VC
- Proven experience in:
- Discrete and/or process manufacturing industries
- Complex configurable products and make-to-order scenarios
- Deep understanding of:
- MRP, Production Orders, Demand Management
- BOM, Routing, Work Centers
- Integration with SD/MM/QM
S/4HANA Experience
- Hands-on experience in:
- S/4HANA implementations / conversions / rollouts
- Fiori-based processes and simplification impacts
- Knowledge of PPDS integration / embedded PPDS (good to have)
Variant Configuration
- Strong hands-on with:
- LO-VC (mandatory)
- Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) – preferred
- Expertise in modeling complex product structures
Notes:
- Must-Have Skills: PP & Variant Configuration in Discrete Manufacturing -
-They need Discrete Manufacturing expertise because they build physical, distinct units (like industrial marking systems, automation machinery, and bronze/granite products).
-The SAP PP (Production Planning) and Variant Configuration (VC) skills are critical for them because Variant Configuration allows a manufacturer to handle complex, custom-configured products on the production line
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