Prompt Smart Solutions - SAP PP Consultant

Competencies :

- Lead and deliver SAP S/4HANA PP transformation programs across all project phases including :

i. Assessment

ii. Solution Design

iii. Build & Configuration

iv. SIT / UAT Testing

v. Cutover Planning

vi. Go-Live & Hypercare Support

- Own and drive Manufacturing and Quality Management workstreams in full-cycle SAP implementation programs.

- Design scalable and compliant SAP manufacturing solutions aligned to business goals and industry standards.

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP / PP-PI / QM Consultant with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA manufacturing transformations to lead end-to-end implementation programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong consulting experience in production planning, process manufacturing, quality management, and regulated industry compliance, particularly in Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals.

This role requires hands-on functional expertise, client advisory capabilities, leadership skills, and the ability to drive successful delivery across complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities :

SAP Delivery & Transformation :

- Lead and deliver SAP S/4HANA PP transformation programs across all project phases, including :

i. Assessment

ii. Solution Design

iii. Build & Configuration

iv. SIT / UAT Testing

v. Cutover Planning

vi. Go-Live & Hypercare Support

- Own and drive Manufacturing and Quality Management workstreams in full-cycle SAP implementation programs.

- Design scalable and compliant SAP manufacturing solutions aligned to business goals and industry standards.

Functional Expertise :

- Configure and optimize SAP modules including :

i. SAP PP (Production Planning)

ii. SAP PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries)

iii. SAP QM (Quality Management)

- Lead solution design for :

i. Demand management

ii. MRP / Capacity Planning

iii. Production Orders / Process Orders

iv. Batch Management

v. Recipe / Master Data

vi. Shop Floor Integration

vii. Inspection Planning

viii. Quality Notifications

ix. Stability / Compliance processes

Stakeholder & Client Management :

- Conduct client workshops, requirement gathering sessions, fit-gap analysis, and design discussions.

- Facilitate steering committees, governance meetings, and key decision forums.

- Build strong relationships with business users, leadership teams, and IT stakeholders.

Team Leadership :

- Manage and mentor onshore/offshore functional teams.

- Review deliverables, ensure adherence to quality standards, and drive timely milestone completion.

- Support knowledge transfer, team capability building, and delivery excellence.

Cross Functional Collaboration :

- Collaborate closely with SAP functional teams including :

i. MM

ii. FI/CO

iii. SD

iv. PS

v. WM / EWM

vi. Basis / Security / Integration teams

Pre-Sales & Practice Development :

- Contribute to RFP / RFI responses, effort estimations, solution architecture, and client proposals.

- Support capability building, reusable assets creation, and thought leadership initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience :

Core SAP Expertise :

- 10+ years of SAP consulting experience with strong hands-on expertise in :

i. SAP PP

ii. SAP PP-PI

iii. SAP QM

- Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP implementations, including at least 1 SAP S/4HANA implementation.

- Strong experience in ECC to S/4HANA transformation projects preferred.

Domain Expertise :

- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations including :

i. Discrete Manufacturing

ii. Process Manufacturing

iii. Production Scheduling

iv. Quality Control

v. Batch Traceability

Regulated Industry Experience :

- Experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare Manufacturing environments.

- Strong understanding of :

i. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

ii. GxP Compliance

iii. CSV / Validation concepts

iv. Audit readiness processes

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong client-facing consulting experience.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and IT.

- Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed consulting environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

- SAP S/4HANA certification in PP / Manufacturing / QM.

- Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing / MES integration.

- Knowledge of SAP EWM integration with production processes.

- Exposure to global rollout programs.

Must Have Skills :

Required Skills & Experience :

Core SAP Expertise :

- 10+ years of SAP consulting experience with strong hands-on expertise in :

i. SAP PP

ii. SAP PP-PI

iii. SAP QM

- Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP implementations, including at least 1 SAP S/4HANA implementation.

- Strong experience in ECC to S/4HANA transformation projects preferred.

Domain Expertise :

- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations including :

i. Discrete Manufacturing

ii. Process Manufacturing

iii. Production Scheduling

iv. Quality Control

v. Batch Traceability

Regulated Industry Experience :

- Experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare Manufacturing environments.

- Strong understanding of :

i. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

ii. GxP Compliance

iii. CSV / Validation concepts

iv. Audit readiness processes

Good to Have Skills :

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong client-facing consulting experience.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and IT.

- Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed consulting environments.