Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP Consultant - Lead with strong expertise in Production Planning (PP) within SAP S/4HANA environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP PP implementations and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. This role requires strong functional knowledge, business process understanding, and the ability to deliver integrated solutions across planning, production execution, and shop floor operations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead SAP PP module implementations, enhancements, and support projects within S/4HANA environments.

- Conduct detailed business process analysis and requirements gathering for planning, production execution, and shop floor integration.

- Configure SAP PP submodules including Demand Management (DM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Bill of Materials (BOM), Work Center and Routing, Production Orders, Shop Floor Control, Capacity Planning, KANBAN, and Repetitive Manufacturing.

- Design and implement Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) scenarios.

- Collaborate with QM, MM, SD, and PM consultants to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions.

- Provide guidance during data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), go-live, and hypercare support.

- Create functional design documents and collaborate with ABAP teams for custom developments and reports.

- Train and support business users and key stakeholders on SAP PP processes.

- Stay updated on S/4HANA innovations in production planning and recommend best practices.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8 - 10 years of SAP PP experience, including at least 1 - 2 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations.

- Strong knowledge of production planning processes in discrete, process, or repetitive manufacturing industries.

- In-depth expertise in MRP, order types, planning strategies, and production execution.

- Hands-on experience with S/4HANA PP functionalities and Fiori applications.

- Integration knowledge with MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, and CO modules.

- Experience working in Agile or SAP Activate methodology.

- Ability to lead workshops, manage teams, and handle stakeholder communication independently.

- Excellent problem-solving, client management, and communication skills.

Education :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

- Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications :

- SAP Certified Application Professional - SAP S/4HANA Production Planning & Manufacturing.

- Experience in manufacturing industry projects.

- Exposure to advanced manufacturing or digital manufacturing solutions in S/4HANA.