SAP Ppds Consultant
Job Description
Location: Normal, IL (Onsite)
Work Mode: Onsite
Relocation: Required (or must be within 50 miles of Normal, IL)
Industry: Automotive (Mandatory)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant with strong hands-on experience in Capacity Planning and Detailed Scheduling. The ideal candidate will have solid exposure to Automotive manufacturing environments, strong functional and configuration expertise, and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders in an onsite, client-facing role.
Mandatory Requirements
Willingness to relocate to Normal, IL or currently located within 50 miles of the site
3–4+ years of hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA PPDS
Automotive industry experience (mandatory)
Strong communication skills and ability to manage daily client interactions and meetings
Core Responsibilities
Hands-on experience in Capacity Planning and Detailed Scheduling, managing daily manufacturing operations
Configure and manage PPDS Planning Heuristics and Optimizers
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PPDS and integrated SAP modules
Work on PPDS–S/4HANA integration, including data transfer and consistency checks
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, planning, and business teams to support operational excellence
Manufacturing & Functional Skills
Strong knowledge of Discrete and Repetitive Manufacturing processes
Experience or working knowledge of S/4HANA IPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering)
Experience or working knowledge of S/4HANA Variant Configuration
Ability to translate business requirements into PPDS solutions
Preferred Skills
Experience working in complex automotive manufacturing landscapes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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