SR PP DS Consultant - Pixie SERVICES

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
25% Travel

Skills

MES
Collaboration
Communication
DS
DirectShow
Documentation
End-user Training
Management
Manufacturing
Material Requirements Planning
Multilingual
Optimization
Production Planning
Production Scheduling
SAP
SAP MRP
SAP PP
SAP PP/DS
Scheduling
Software Design
Training
Usability

Job Details

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/DS Consultant to support the replacement of a legacy scheduling system with SAP PP/DS. The consultant will help design and deliver a solution that enables seamless production scheduling, optimization, and planner usability, integrated with core SAP planning processes.

This role requires close collaboration with business users and the lead consultant to ensure requirements are met, best practices are followed, and adoption is achieved through strong communication, training, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure and implement SAP PP/DS to support advanced production planning and detailed scheduling.

  • Deliver functionality to enable planners to:

    • View jobs by line or product.

    • Manage and optimize changeover times.

    • Adjust schedules graphically with visibility into scheduling efficiency.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and optimize scheduling processes.

  • Ensure smooth integration with SAP MRP and related planning processes.

  • Provide user training, documentation, and education to drive adoption.

  • Work closely with the lead consultant and project team to align on solution design and deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven, hands-on experience with SAP PP/DS implementations.

  • Strong expertise in detailed scheduling, changeover optimization, and graphical planning boards.

  • Solid understanding of MRP and integration within SAP.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in training and user enablement.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Industry experience in manufacturing or process industries.

  • Familiarity with advanced scheduling tools or MES integration.

  • Multilingual skills are a plus.

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