| Other Requirement | Title: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert DTP, PCS, QM, MPS Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert with deep functional expertise in Discrete & Process Manufacturing (DTP/PCS), Quality Management (QM), and Master Production Scheduling (MPS). The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, configuring, and deploying SAP S/4HANA solutions to support complex manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless integration across logistics, quality, and execution processes. This role requires strong end-to-end manufacturing process knowledge, hands-on S/4HANA configuration experience, and the ability to work directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions. Key Responsibilities SAP S/4HANA Production Planning - Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA PP solutions for Discrete, Process, and Hybrid manufacturing environments
- Configure and support DTP (Discrete/ Repetitive Manufacturing) and PCS (Process Manufacturing) scenarios, including:
- Production versions
- Recipes, routings, and master data
- Order types and production strategies
- Implement and optimize MPS/MRP strategies aligned with business planning and demand signals
Quality Management (QM) - Configure and support SAP QM integration within production and procurement processes
- Design inspection processes including:
- In-process inspections
- Goods receipt inspections
- Quality notifications and usage decisions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Integration & Process Optimization - Ensure seamless integration between PP, QM, MM, SD, EWM, and FI/CO
- Support Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Engineer-to-Order, and Process Manufacturing scenarios
- Optimize manufacturing KPIs such as throughput, yield, lead time, and capacity utilization
Project & Delivery Leadership - Lead workshops and design sessions with business and technical stakeholders
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system designs
- Support data migration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and cutover activities
- Provide post-go-live support, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Advisory & Best Practices - Advise clients on SAP S/4HANA best practices, innovations, and roadmap
- Support SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions, brownfield and greenfield implementations
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives
Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, or related field
Experience - 8+ years of SAP PP experience, including hands-on S/4HANA implementations
- Proven experience with:
- Discrete & Process Manufacturing (DTP / PCS)
- SAP QM integration
- MPS, MRP, and capacity planning
- Experience working on global or multi-plant manufacturing environments
Technical Skills - Strong configuration knowledge in:
- SAP S/4HANA PP
- QM (Inspection types, plans, notifications)
- MPS/MRP parameters
- Understanding of S/4HANA data model and simplifications
- Experience with Fiori apps related to PP and QM
Preferred Qualifications - SAP certifications in S/4HANA Manufacturing or Production Planning
- Experience with Advanced Planning tools (PP/DS, APO, or IBP)
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 / Digital Manufacturing initiatives
- Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, or High Tech)
Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Comfortable working in agile and traditional project environments
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