Description :

Role : SAP PP Consultant Job Description.

Experience : 7 -10 Years.

Role Summary :

We are looking for an experienced SAP PP (Production Planning) Consultant with around 7 years of hands-on functional experience in ECC or S/4HANA.

The consultant will be responsible for requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and production support across discrete and process manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Core Functional Responsibilities :

- MRP and MRP Live.

- Work Centers and Routings.

- Bill of Materials (BOM) and Master Recipes.

- Production Orders and Process Orders.

- Capacity Planning.

- Demand Management (PIRs).

- Shop Floor Execution.

- Handle end-to-end PP cycle : planning execution confirmation settlement.

- Create and maintain Planning Strategies (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, ETO, etc.

- Configure Production Versions, Batch Management, and Serial Numbering.

Set up and troubleshoot :

- Order types.

- Scheduling parameters.

- Backflushing.

- Automatic goods movements.

- Availability checks.

Integration Responsibilities :

- Strong integration knowledge with :

- MM (Material Master, Procurement, Split Valuation).

- SD (ATP, Delivery Relevance).

- QM (Inspection Lots, In-Process Quality).

- FI/CO (Order Settlement, Cost Collectors).

- PM (Maintenance BOMs).

Project Responsibilities :

- Lead Blueprinting, Fit-Gap Analysis, and Design Workshops.

- Prepare Functional Specifications for RICEFW objects.

- Work closely with ABAP teams on enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and custom reports.

- Execute Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Cutover, and Go-Live activities.

- Provide hypercare and production support.

- Prepare SOPs, configuration documents, and training materials.

Mandatory Skills & Experience :

- 7+ years of hands-on SAP PP configuration experience.

- Minimum one end-to-end implementation and multiple support projects.

- Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM management, Routing/Recipe configuration.

- Experience in Long-Term Planning (LTP), Capacity Planning, and Backflush.

- Exposure to S/4HANA PP, MRP Live, and Fiori apps.

- Ability to resolve production order, confirmation, and costing issues.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have (Preferred) :

- Knowledge of PP-PI (Process Industries).

- Experience in APO / IBP demand or supply planning.

- Knowledge of MES integration.

- Understanding of EWM integration (staging, production supply).

- Basic hands-on experience with QM and PM.

- Experience with Master Data Governance (MDG).

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

- Ability to drive workshops independently.

- Strong documentation and presentation skills.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with business users and technical teams.

- Proactive, ownership-driven, and a strong team player.

Education & Certification :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technology, or MBA.

- SAP PP Certification is an added advantage.