SAP S/4Hana Production Planning (PP) Expert

SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert
Other Requirement : Title: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert – DTP, PCS, QM, MPS

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