Sr. SAP Manufacturing Execution Analyst

Our client is looking for an Sr SAP Manufacturing Execution Analyst for their Ann Arbor, MI location. This role will sit hybrid 3 days a week. 

Sr SAP Analyst – Manufacturing Execution

• The IT Senior SAP Functional – ME plays a key role in leading the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP solutions that support critical business processes
• Requires strong functional expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective SAP system solutions.
• The IT Senior SAP Functional will play a key role in implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP PP (Production Planning)
• Configure and support SAP PP, including:
• Master Data (Material Master, BOMs, Work Centers, Routings)
• Demand Management & MRP
• Production & Process Orders
• Capacity Planning and Long-Term Planning (LTP)
• Support production order lifecycle: creation, release, confirmation, and settlement
• Integrate SAP PP with MM, SD, QM, CO, WM/EWM

SAP Manufacturing Execution System

• Implement and support SAP Manufacturing Execution for shop-floor execution
• Configure Production Processes, Operations, and Resources in SAP DM
• Enable real-time data capture for:
• Production confirmations
• Quality inspections
• Scrap and rework
• Machine and operator activities
• Troubleshoot shop-floor execution issues and support manufacturing users

Implementation & Support

• Lead end-to-end SAP Manufacturing Execution functional activities, including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Act as a subject matter expert for SAP Manufacturing modules
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze processes and recommend best-practice SAP solutions
• Configure SAP systems to meet business requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Prepare and maintain functional specifications, process documentation, and configuration documents
• Support SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and migrations
• Coordinate with SAP technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to ensure seamless solution delivery
• Lead and support testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) and resolve defects
• Provide post-go-live support, issue resolution, and continuous system improvements
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices
• Support change management, user training, and documentation efforts
• Support or participate in SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations
• Work with Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and Fiori applications
• Assist in data migration and system conversion activities

S/4HANA & Cloud (Preferred)

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing
• Familiarity with Fiori apps for manufacturing and planning
• Basic knowledge of PP/DS or Advanced Planning is a plus

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or IT
• 10+ years of hands-on SAP PP and Manufacturing Execution experience
• Strong understanding of SAP Cloud MES or SAP Industry 4.0 Manufacturing, manufacturing execution and shop-floor processes
• Knowledge of discrete or process manufacturing environments
• Understanding of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA tables, data flows, and reporting
• Proven experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations
• Ability to lead workshops and communicate effectively with business and technical teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP ME/MII
• Exposure to SAP BTP, APIs, and event-driven architecture
• SAP Global Implementation experience
• Experience in at least one full lifecycle SAP implementation
• Industry experience: Automotive Supplier and/or Automotive Manufacturing
• SAP Global Implementation experience 

Salary/Rate: $140,000 (depends on experience level).  

Benefits: Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

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